Uber Indonesia vs China Final: Ester Loses, China Wins Uber Cup

Name: Uber Indonesia vs China Final: Ester Loses, China Wins Uber Cup
Uploaded: 2024-05-05T07:28:54Z
Duration: 20 min 32 s
Description: China won the Uber Cup after beating Indonesia 3-0 in the final.

China won the Uber Cup after beating Indonesia 3-0 in the final.

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PRASETYO EKO PRIHANANTO

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Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo faced off against He Bing Jiao (China) in the third match of the Uber Cup final at Chengdu Hi Tech Zone Sports Centre Gymnasium, China, on Sunday (5/5/2024). Jiao won with a score of 10-21, 21-15, 21-17. China once again won the 2024 Uber Cup after defeating Indonesia 3-0.

CHENGDU, SUNDAY — After trailing 0-2, Indonesia needed a win in the third match of the Uber Cup final match at the Chengdu Hi Tech Zone Sports Center Gymnasium, China, Sunday (5/5/2024 ). Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo is the hope of extending the "Red and White" team's breath against China's second singles, He Bing Jiao.

Hope emerged momentarily after Ester shone in the match by winning the first game. Ester, who ranked 38th in the BWF, surprisingly made it difficult for Jiao, who held the sixth rank, to develop her game. She put up a tough fight, although ultimately had to admit the home player's victory.

Jiao won with a score of 10-21, 21-15, 21-17. Indonesia had to accept China as the champion of the 2024 Uber Cup after losing with a score of 0-3.

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Competing in the deciding match, Ester tried to give resistance to the home team's single player. The player born in Jayapura, Papua 18 years ago, managed to lead far with a score of 12-5.

Ester's unpredictable blows made it difficult for Jiao to reach her. Jiao tried to overcome the setback, but Ester didn't give her a chance to rise again.

Three years ago, I supported a team that competed in the Thomas Cup final in Aarhus. At that time, I imagined how it would feel to compete in a final as big as the Thomas and Uber Cups, and I am grateful that in 2024, the Indonesian Uber Cup team will be able to experience that.

Ester continued to calmly score points and managed to end the first game with a 21-10 lead. In the second game, Jiao tried to come back by taking an early lead in points. After playing relatively cleanly in the first game, Ester made four consecutive mistakes at the beginning of the game, causing her to fall behind 2-6.

However, Ester again showed one of her brilliant skills, including sharp cross punches that Jiao always failed to anticipate. Ester managed to overcome the deficit to equalize at 8-8 before two consecutive shots hit the net. Jiao got an extra point when her smash hit the net, but the shuttlecock continued to roll into Ester's court, giving her an 11-9 lead.

After that, Jiao continued to score points to keep distance from Ester's pursuit, who continued to resist. One of Ester's smashes hit Jiao's head when the score was 9-17, giving her an additional point. Ester then scored two consecutive points, bringing the deficit to 12-17, before Jiao was able to gain another point.

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Jiao finally got game point 20-14. Ester got an extra point, but Ester's mistake when serving meant the second game ended in a 21-15 win for Jiao.

In the third game, Ester immediately took a 2-0 lead before Jiao got two points in a row. Ester showed extraordinary defensive skills at 3-2 by blocking a number of smashes from Jiao. Even though he ultimately lost the rally, Ester's defensive ability was what made Jiao difficult, among other things. After falling behind, Ester went ahead 10-9, before her shot went wide to make it equal again at 10-10.

After losing points 10-11, Ester returned to win three consecutive points to regain the lead at 13-11. Jiao then won three consecutive points to take the lead. Ester's brilliant net play leveled the score 14-14, but her smash hit the net, making the score 15-14.

Jiao Yang, who is 27 years old, finally showed her experience by calmly playing on critical numbers. She managed to become the deciding factor in China's victory after ending the third game with a score of 21-17.

Ester said she learned a lot from the Uber Cup tournament. How to handle critical situations, playing techniques, and mentality have to be improved.

Also read: Two "Red and White" Teams in the Final, Chance to Match Thomas and Uber Titles

"Three years ago, I supported the team competing in the Thomas Cup final in Aarhus. At that time, I imagined what it would be like to compete in such a big event like the Thomas and Uber Cups, and I am grateful that in 2024 the Indonesian Uber Cup team will be able to experience it. It feels happy and proud," said Ester after the final match.

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The Indonesian Uber Cup team posed after the Uber Cup final match at the Chengdu Hi Tech Zone Sports Centre Gymnasium in China on Sunday (5/5/2024). China once again became the champion of the 2024 Uber Cup after defeating Indonesia, 3-0, in the final round.

In this final match, Indonesia fielded Gregoria as the first singles, followed by Ester and Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi. As for doubles, Indonesia fielded the impromptu pair of Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti/Ribka Sugiarto and Lanny Tria Mayasari/Rachel Allessya Rose. Fadia had to partner with Ribka because her regular partner, Apriyani Rahayu, had not yet recovered from an injury.

The issue of air pollution is not new. The situation where communities are threatened by air pollution has been ongoing for a long time. There is no shortage of research evidence indicating the threats of air pollution's impact as well. However, this still has not been able to significantly push for efforts in controlling air pollution. Consequently, residents suffer greatly from living amidst air pollution. This year's Piala Uber final marks the 11th time for Indonesia's women's team, but they have only won twice, namely in 1994 in Jakarta and 1996 in Hong Kong. This is Indonesia's first final since 2008. The Red and White women's team advanced to the final after eliminating defending champion South Korea with a score of 3-2.

As for the host country China, they have already become champions 15 times and this is their 20th appearance in the final of Uber Cup in the last 21 editions. The host reached the final by defeating Japan 3-0 in the semifinals.

In the final competition, the strength of China's elite players will be tested by Gregoria and his friends as underdogs. Together with China and Japan, South Korea and Thailand have always been part of the four best teams in the 2018, 2020 and 2022 Uber Cup.

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