“Indonesia Struggles in Latest BWF Ranking for Top Badminton Players”

Jakarta –

The latest ranking of the world’s top badminton players has been released again Badminton World Federation (BWF) after the Malaysia Masters 2023. Indonesia is without a representative in the top 10 mixed doubles.

Judging bwf tournament software as of May 30 2023, the mixed doubles sector is the most highlighted after not a single Indonesian representative has made it into the top 10.

Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati, who were previously ranked 10th, have now dropped one level to 11th, after the Malaysia Masters 2023.

Even Rinov Rivaldy/Phita Haningtyas Mentari, who had previously been in the top 10 until March 3, has now continued to drop to 16th in the world.

Meanwhile, from the men’s singles sector, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting still ranks second, after yesterday at the Malaysia Masters, he also stopped in the second round.

In fact, Jonathan has succeeded in improving his BWF ranking to sixth from previously seventh. Meanwhile, Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo had to drop three levels to 21st.

From the women’s singles sector, both Gregoria Mariska Tunjung and Putri Kusuma Wardani are still in their respective positions as they were last week. Jorji, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung’s nickname, is in ninth place, then women are in 38th place.

The same thing happened to women’s doubles Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti who were ranked fourth. Meanwhile, Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Amalia Cahaya Pratiwi are currently in 14th place. They go down one level.

Luckily in the men’s doubles sector, Indonesia still dominates the top 10, even though the two pairs have not changed their positions. They are Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto (1) and Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin (9).

Precisely Hendra Setiawan/Mohammad Ahsan who experienced a drastic decline. His position is now above his junior, Leo/Daniel. The Daddies dropped two spots to eighth.

After being runner up at the All England, last March. Hendra/Ahsan have yet to achieve maximum results in the next tournament, namely the Malaysia Masters.

They stopped in the quarterfinals, and did not play in the Thailand Open. They are scheduled to appear directly at the Singapore Open (June 6-11) and Indonesia Open (June 13-18).

(mcy/aff)