Indonesian mixed doubles Dejan Ferdinansyah/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja are ready to face the Chinese pair in the final of the 2024 Korea Masters.
This was conveyed by Dejan after they beat home pair Ko Sung Hyun/Eom Hye Won 21-18, 21-7 in the semifinals, Saturday, 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 received in Jakarta, Saturday.
“Today Sis Glo played very well, her front game was excellent so I just had to execute the finish,” he said.
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. “From today’s game, the opponent is a very senior player, even above me. I have met Ko Sung Hyun before, so I already know the picture, so just 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 out of their reach because their movements were no longer keeping up.”
In the final round, Sunday (10/11), Dejan/Glo will meet Chen Fanghui/Guo (Ant/Z-6)
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**Interview with Dejan Ferdinansyah and Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja Ahead of the 2024 Korea Masters Final**
**Editor**: Thank you for joining us today, Dejan and Gloria. First off, congratulations on reaching the finals of the 2024 Korea Masters! How are you both feeling as you prepare for this big match?
**Dejan**: Thank you! We’re really excited and a bit nervous, of course. It’s a huge opportunity for us, and we’ve been working hard to get here.
**Gloria**: Yes, absolutely! We’ve trained diligently, and reaching the final is a testament to our effort and teamwork. We can’t wait to face our opponents.
**Editor**: You’ll be going up against a strong Chinese pair. What specific strategies do you plan to implement in the final?
**Dejan**: We’ve been studying their playing style and strengths. Our plan is to stay aggressive, control the pace of the game, and exploit any weaknesses we can find.
**Gloria**: Communication will be key too. We have to be in sync and support each other throughout the match, especially under pressure.
**Editor**: How have you both dealt with the pressures of competing at this level?
**Gloria**: It’s certainly challenging, but we remind ourselves to focus on our game. We find comfort in our training and trust in each other. Staying positive helps a lot.
**Dejan**: I agree. Having a strong mental game is crucial. We’ve learned to enjoy the moment, regardless of the outcome.
**Editor**: Lastly, what would it mean for you both to win the Korea Masters?
**Dejan**: Winning this title would be a significant achievement for us. It would validate all our hard work and boost our confidence as we aim for future tournaments.
**Gloria**: Definitely. It would also inspire us to continue pushing our limits and striving for greatness in mixed doubles badminton.
**Editor**: Thank you both for your insights, and best of luck in the final! We’re rooting for you!
**Dejan & Gloria**: Thank you! We appreciate the support!