
Jakarta, Xweb.biz.id – In the fourth match of Group D at the 2025 Sudirman Cup, Indonesia achieved a commanding 4-0 lead over England, with standout performances from its players. Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo, representing Indonesia in women’s singles, delivered a dominant performance, defeating Freya Redfearn 21-12, 21-10 in just 30 minutes at the Xiamen Fenghuang Gymnasium on Sunday, April 27, 2025. This victory played a key role in ensuring Indonesia’s strong start in this prestigious international competition.
With Indonesia already leading 3-0 before Ester’s match, there was some pressure on her to maintain the team’s momentum. However, Ester handled the challenge with poise, securing the win in straight games. “I’m grateful to finish the match without injury and contribute a point for Indonesia,” said Ester after her victory. While the early stages of the match were closely contested, particularly in the first game, Ester found her rhythm after the interval, continuing her dominance throughout the second game.
Ester acknowledged the pressure of playing after her teammates had already won their matches. “I want to thank my teammates for their victories. I also wanted to win, so there was some pressure, but I was able to overcome it,” she shared. As a debutant in the Sudirman Cup, Ester reflected on areas of improvement. “I need to be calmer; there were several opportunities where I was too hasty. The court conditions were fine, but there was a little glare when taking high shots on the right side during both games,” she concluded.
Before Ester’s match, Indonesia had already opened a commanding 3-0 lead. Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto, in men’s doubles, defeated England’s Rory Easton and Alex Green with identical scores of 21-11, 21-11. Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi followed with a solid 21-8, 21-13 win over Abbygael Harris and Lizzie Tolman in women’s doubles.
In men’s singles, Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah increased Indonesia’s lead with a 21-10, 21-14 victory over Nadeem Dalvi of England, securing a 3-0 advantage for Indonesia.
With a 4-0 lead, Indonesia is now just one win away from completing a clean sweep of the match. In the next match, Indonesia’s mixed doubles pair Rinov Rivaldy and Pitha Haningtyas Mentari will face England’s Callum Hemming and Estelle Van Leeuwen. Indonesia remains optimistic about continuing their strong performance in the Sudirman Cup 2025.
With a strong showing against England, Indonesia has demonstrated its potential for a deep run in the 2025 Sudirman Cup. Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo’s victory highlights the strength and resilience of the Indonesian team, and with several young stars stepping up, the future looks bright for Indonesian badminton. As the team advances in the competition, fans are hopeful that Indonesia will continue to perform at the highest level and contend for the title.