Kumamoto, Japan – Indonesian badminton player Gregoria Mariska Tunjung advanced to the quarterfinals of the Kumamoto Masters 2025 after a hard-fought victory over Japan’s Hina Akechi on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Despite a challenging start,Gregoria rallied to win 23-21,21-18 in a 38-minute match at the kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium.
This win marks a notable step for Gregoria in the Kumamoto Masters, a tournament attracting top international talent and serving as a key event in the lead-up to major championships. Her performance demonstrates Indonesia’s growing strength in women’s singles badminton and offers a promising outlook for the nation’s medal prospects. Gregoria will now await the outcome of the match between fellow Indonesian Ni Kadek dhinda Amartya pratiwi and Japan’s Asuka Takahashi to determine her quarterfinal opponent.
The match began with akechi dominating the first game,quickly establishing a 13-1 lead. However, Gregoria demonstrated resilience, narrowing the gap with a six-point streak after the interval, bringing the score to 10-14.She continued to close in on Akechi, eventually saving a game point at 20-19 and securing the first game 23-21 with three consecutive points.
The second game remained competitive, with both players trading leads.Ultimately, Gregoria prevailed with a 21-18 victory, completing her comeback and securing her place in the quarterfinals.
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