Indonesian Duo Febriana/Amallia Advance to Second Round of Badminton asia Championships
ARTA – Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi secured their place in the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) 2025 after a hard-fought victory in an all-Indonesian clash.
Battling Their Way to Victory
The pair overcame Rachel Allessya Rose and Meilysa Trias Puspitasari in a rubber game, with scores of 21-13, 16-21, and 21-10. “It’s unfortunate to meet our own teammates in the first round, but we have to be prepared. These possibilities can happen. So, we always fight our best on the court,” Febriana stated.
Previous Success Against Compatriots
This marks the second time Febriana and Amallia have defeated their compatriots in a competitive event, with their previous victory occurring at the 2023 SEA Games.
match Analysis
After recovering from an initial deficit in the first game, Febriana and Amallia found themselves trailing in the second. Despite leveling the score, they ultimately lost the game. Though, they dominated the third game, seizing an early lead with seven consecutive points and maintaining control throughout.
Amallia acknowledged their opponents’ strong performance in the second game, stating, ”rachel and Toms played well; in the second game, we followed their rhythm. We also made a lot of unforced errors in the second game.”
Indonesia’s Women’s Doubles Representation
Indonesia has four representatives in the women’s doubles sector at this year’s BAC. Febriana and Amallia are the first women’s doubles pair from Indonesia to advance to the second round of the Super 1000-level event.
Upcoming Match
Febriana and Amallia are set to face Fan Ka Yan and Yau Mau ying of Hong Kong in the next round. The Hong Kong pair progressed after defeating Chang Ching Hui and yang Ching Tun from Chinese taipei.
“For tomorrow, we need to prepare what we want to play. We also need to quickly adapt to the shuttlecock conditions, which are sometimes fast and sometimes slow,” Febriana added.
Other Indonesian Results
Along with Febriana and Amallia’s victory, Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi also secured a spot in the second round of the women’s singles. Though, the men’s doubles pair Sabar karyaman Gutama and Mohammad Reza P tadvi were defeated by the host pair, Chen Bo Yang and Lisu Yi.
How might the varying shuttlecock speed impact Febriana and Amallia’s strategy in their upcoming match against the Hong Kong pair?
Indonesian Duo Febriana/Amallia Advance to Second Round of Badminton Asia Championships
ARTA - Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Amallia Cahaya pratiwi secured their place in the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) 2025 after a hard-fought victory in an all-Indonesian clash.
Battling Their Way to victory
The pair overcame Rachel Allessya rose and Meilysa Trias Puspitasari in a rubber game, with scores of 21-13, 16-21, and 21-10. “It’s unfortunate to meet our own teammates in the first round, but we have to be prepared. These possibilities can happen. So, we always fight our best on the court,” Febriana stated.
Previous success Against Compatriots
This marks the second time Febriana and Amallia have defeated their compatriots in a competitive event, with their previous victory occurring at the 2023 SEA Games.
match analysis
After recovering from an initial deficit in the first game, Febriana and Amallia found themselves trailing in the second. Despite leveling the score, they ultimately lost the game. Though, they dominated the third game, seizing an early lead with seven consecutive points and maintaining control throughout.
Amallia acknowledged their opponents’ strong performance in the second game, stating, ”rachel and Toms played well; in the second game, we followed their rhythm. We also made a lot of unforced errors in the second game.”
indonesia’s Women’s Doubles Representation
Indonesia has four representatives in the women’s doubles sector at this year’s BAC. Febriana and Amallia are the first women’s doubles pair from Indonesia to advance to the second round of the Super 1000-level event.
Upcoming Match
Febriana and Amallia are set to face Fan Ka Yan and Yau Mau ying of Hong Kong in the next round. The Hong Kong pair progressed after defeating Chang Ching Hui and yang Ching Tun from Chinese taipei.
“For tomorrow, we need to prepare what we want to play. We also need to quickly adapt to the shuttlecock conditions, which are sometimes fast and sometimes slow,” Febriana added.
Other Indonesian Results
Along with Febriana and Amallia’s victory, Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi also secured a spot in the second round of the women’s singles. Though, the men’s doubles pair Sabar karyaman Gutama and Mohammad Reza P tadvi were defeated by the host pair, Chen Bo Yang and Lisu Yi.
Q&A: Badminton Asia Championships 2025
- Q: What is the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC)?
- A: it’s a prestigious badminton tournament featuring top players from across Asia, a crucial event in the international badminton calendar, and a qualifying event for the Olympics.
- Q: What does “rubber game” mean in badminton?
- A: It refers to the third and deciding game in a match, played when each pair has won one game. It determines the overall winner.
- Q: What are “unforced errors”?
- A: These are mistakes made by a player that lead to a point for the opponent, not due to the opponent’s skill. Examples include hitting the shuttlecock out of bounds or into the net. Improving consistency to avoid these errors is key for success.
- Q: what is the significance of the “Super 1000” level event?
- A: It signifies the highest tier of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour events, offering the most ranking points and prize money. This level indicates the BAC is a hugely vital tournament.
- Q: Besides Febriana/Amallia, who else is representing Indonesia?
- A: Komang Ayu cahya Dewi advanced in women’s singles. Indonesian men’s doubles pair Sabar/mohammad were eliminated. In total, Indonesia has four women’s doubles pairs participating in the tournament.
- Q: What strategies do badminton players use to adapt to shuttlecock conditions?
- A: Players adjust their shots, power, and placement depending on the speed of the shuttlecock. In a fast court, they focus on controlled shots. In a slow court, they may play aggressive, attacking shots.
- Q: What can we expect from Febriana/Amallia in the next round?
- A: Based on their comments, they will focus on their planned strategies and quickly adapting to the conditions against the Hong Kong pair. They will also be looking to build on their early success!
With their eyes set on the next round, Febriana and Amallia’s journey at the Badminton asia championships continues! Follow their progress and cheer on our Indonesian athletes.
