Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Women’s singles badminton player Gregoria Mariska Tunjung advanced to the quarterfinals of the India Open 2025 after defeating Japan’s Natsuki Nidaira 21-12, 24-22 in the round of 16 at KD Jadhav, New Delhi, on Thursday (16/1/2025).

In the first game, Gregoria dominated with swift attacks, taking an 11-6 lead at the interval and finishing 21-12. In the second game, she maintained control early, leading 11-8 at the interval. However, Nidaira fought back, capitalizing on Gregoria’s errors to close the gap.

Despite the pressure, Gregoria regained momentum late in the game, sealing a narrow 24-22 victory after Nidaira’s mistakes, antaranews.com.

Gregoria awaits the winner between India’s P.V. Sindhu and Japan’s Manami Suizu in the next round.

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