Indonesian Ahn Se-young Puttur Kusuma Wardani said in an interview with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on the 3rd (Korean time) that she would find strength and take a leap forward through the World Tour final match against Ahn Se-young. Wardani is the strongest female singles badminton player in Indonesia. He was the first Indonesian athlete to win a bronze medal at the World Championships last year, becoming the first Indonesian athlete to win the competition in 10 years. Yonhap News
(Reporter Kim Jeong-hyun, Xports News) “I really experienced a lot while playing against Ahn Se-young (Samsung Life Insurance).”
In an interview with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on the 3rd (Korean time), ‘Indonesia’s Ahn Se-young’ Puttur Kusuma Wardani said that she would find her courage and take a leap forward through the World Tour Finals match against Ahn Se-young.
Wardani is the strongest female singles badminton player in Indonesia. He was the first Indonesian athlete to win a bronze medal at the World Championships last year, becoming the first Indonesian athlete to win the competition in 10 years.
Wardani, who participated for the first time in the BWF World Tour Finals, where only the world’s top ranked players participate, faced world No. 1 Ahn Se-young, World Championship winner Yamaguchi (Japan), and rising star Tomoka Miyazaki (Japan) in Group A.
Indonesian Ahn Se-young Puttur Kusuma Wardani said in an interview with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on the 3rd (Korean time) that she would find strength and take a leap forward through the World Tour final match against Ahn Se-young. Wardani is the strongest female singles badminton player in Indonesia. He was the first Indonesian athlete to win a bronze medal at the World Championships last year, becoming the first Indonesian athlete to win the competition in 10 years. Yonhap News
Wardani lost to Ahn Se-young and Yamaguchi, but showed his potential with a 2-0 win over the younger Miyazaki.
Above all, by winning one game each from Ahn Se-young and Yamaguchi, Wardani also showed that he is a top-ranked player drawing attention in the world. They lost one game to Ahn Se-young and scored 10 consecutive points in the second game, winning 21-8.
Of course, in game 3, Ahn Se-young returned the favor with a score of 21-8 and defeated Wardani.
At the World Tua Final, she ranked 6th, her highest ranking in Indonesian women’s singles and a personal best.
Wardani, interviewed by BWF in Hangzhou during the World Tour Finals, said, “I am satisfied. It is not easy to get to three games against An Se-young and Yamaguchi. It was a very valuable experience for me.”
He said, “I am happy and grateful to be able to compete in the World Tour Finals. I gained a lot of experience in the group stage, like the matches against Ahn Se-young and Yamaguchi. I learned a lot from them.”
“Wardani made things difficult for the two world champions, taking one game each, but he also saw what separated them from the rest,” BWF said.
Indonesian Ahn Se-young Puttur Kusuma Wardani said in an interview with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on the 3rd (Korean time) that she would find strength and take a leap forward through the World Tour final match against Ahn Se-young. Wardani is the strongest female singles badminton player in Indonesia. He was the first Indonesian athlete to win a bronze medal at the World Championships last year, becoming the first Indonesian athlete to win the competition in 10 years. Yonhap News
Wardani reflected, “Ahn Se-young and Yamaguchi’s stability and consistency on the court make the difference. Although I won one game against them each, their tactics and strategy were stable from the first game to the last. Stability is exactly what is needed in a match against the top four.”
Wardani advanced to two tour finals in the 2025 season. She reached the finals of the Australian Open and Hylo Open, but lost to Ahn Se-young and Mia Bleachfeld (Denmark), respectively, and finished in runner-up.
Wardani’s next goal is the World Championships to be held in Delhi, India in August. He said, “Many countries send four athletes each to the World Championships. I also have a chance to play.”
He then expressed his big dream, saying, “I hope to win more titles and achieve better results in the World Tour. I also want to beat the top eight Chinese players such as Yamaguchi, An Se-young, and Han Yue.”
Indonesian Ahn Se-young Puttur Kusuma Wardani said in an interview with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on the 3rd (Korean time) that she would find strength and take a leap forward through the World Tour final match against Ahn Se-young. Wardani is the strongest female singles badminton player in Indonesia. He was the first Indonesian athlete to win a bronze medal at the World Championships last year, becoming the first Indonesian athlete to win the competition in 10 years. Yonhap News
Wardani will begin his tour schedule again by participating in the Malaysia Open held at the Aksaita Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the 6th. Wardani will face Manami Suizu (Japan) in the first round.
Ahn Se-young also starts the Malaysia Open, the first tournament of the new year, and begins the 2026 season, leaving behind the best 2025 season of all time. Ahn Se-young will face Chinese naturalized player Michelle Lee (Canada) in the round of 32.
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Reporter Kim Jeong-hyeon sbjhk8031@xportsnews.com
