Indonesian mixed badminton doubles Dejan Ferdinansyah/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja are ready to face the Chinese pair in the final match of the 2024 Korea Masters.
This was conveyed by Dejan after they defeated the host pair Ko Sung Hyun/Eom Hye Won 21-18 and 21-7 in the semifinals, Saturday (9/11), to ensure a place in the top round of the BWF Super 300 tournament.
“Thank God, we are happy to be able to get to the final. Tomorrow against the Chinese pair, whoever it is, we have lost to them. So, tomorrow we want to prepare even more, correct any mistakes in the last meeting,” said Dejan in a written statement, quoted on Sunday (10/11 ).
“Today, Sis Glo played very well, her front game was excellent so I just had to execute the finish,” he continued.
Gloria revealed that her opponent in the semifinals was very senior. He has also met Ko Sung Hyun, so he knows his opponent’s playing patterns.
More than that, Gloria also managed to take advantage of her opponent’s performance which was no longer at its best to dominate the match.
“In today’s game, the opponent is a very senior player, even above me. I have met Ko Sung Hyun before.
“So you already know the picture, so you just have to remember it,” said Gloria.
“Apart from that, I saw that their speed and physicality had decreased a lot. We won from this side so we tried to keep the ball away from
“their reach is because their movements are no longer keeping up,” he added.
In the final round, Sunday (10/11), Dejan/Glo will meet Chen Fanghui/Guo Xinwa, who defeated their compatriots, Zhang Chi/Cheng (Ant/Z-1)
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**Title: Dejan and Gloria Ready to Face China in Korea Masters Final**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dejan and Gloria. Congratulations on your impressive victory in the semifinals of the Korea Masters! How are you both feeling ahead of the final match against the Chinese pair?
**Dejan:** Thank you for having us! We’re feeling really good. Winning against the host pair Ko Sung Hyun and Eom Hye Won was a great confidence boost for us. We’ve been training hard, and it’s all coming together at the right time.
**Gloria:** Yes, we’re definitely excited. The semifinals were tough, but we managed to stick to our game plan, which helped us secure the win. Now we’re just focusing on preparing for the final.
**Interviewer:** What do you know about your opponents from China, and how do you plan to tackle their strengths?
**Gloria:** We’ve played against this pair before, and they are strong competitors. They have great teamwork and quick reactions, so we need to stay sharp and communicate effectively on the court. We’ll analyze their previous matches and come up with a solid strategy.
**Dejan:** Absolutely. Our goal is to play our own game while also being adaptable to what they bring to the match. It’s all about execution and maintaining our focus.
**Interviewer:** What would winning the Korea Masters mean for both of you, both personally and for Indonesian badminton?
**Dejan:** Winning this tournament would be a significant achievement for us. Personally, it would validate all the hard work we’ve put in, and for Indonesian badminton, it would be a great milestone. We hope to inspire younger players and contribute to the legacy of our sport in Indonesia.
**Gloria:** Definitely. It’s not just about the trophy; it’s about representing our country and motivating others. We want to show that with determination and teamwork, anything is possible.
**Interviewer:** Thank you both for your time, and best of luck in the final!
**Dejan and Gloria:** Thank you! We appreciate it!