Indonesia Open 2026: Putri KW Outmatched by Chen Yufei in Quarterfinals

Indonesia's hopes in the women's singles at the Indonesia Open 2026 were dashed Friday as Putri Kusuma Wardani fell to China's fourth seed Chen Yufei in the quarterfinals. Playing at the Istora Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta, Putri KW lost in straight games, 13-21, 20-22, to the reigning Olympic champion.

The first game saw Chen Yufei assert dominance, controlling the rallies and capitalizing on Putri's struggles with consistency. The Indonesian player found it difficult to penetrate Chen's solid defense, ultimately conceding the first game 13-21.

In the second game, Putri showed a stronger fight, even reaching game point at one stage. However, Chen Yufei demonstrated her experience and composure under pressure, saving crucial points to clinch the game 22-20 and secure her victory.

Putri acknowledged Chen's exceptional focus and consistency as key factors in the match. "Even when she was far behind, her focus and consistency remained strong. I often made unforced errors and lost points in those moments," Putri stated after the match. This loss marks the end of Indonesia's campaign in the women's singles, with Putri being the last home player remaining in the category. Despite the exit, reaching the quarterfinals represents Putri's best performance at a Super 1000 tournament this season.

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Even when she was far behind, her focus and consistency remained strong. I often made unforced errors and lost points in those moments.