Putri Kusuma Wardani Defeats PV Sindhu at Sudirman Cup 2025

Dominant Win Against Indian Star PV Sindhu

Putri Kusuma Wardani delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Pusarla Venkata Sindhu, one of India’s top badminton players, at the Sudirman Cup 2025. The match, held at Fenghuang Gymnasium in Xiamen, China, ended with a comfortable scoreline of 21-12, 21-13, helping Indonesia equalize the score with India in Group D.

Putri Reflects on the Victory and Match Tension

Putri expressed her confidence, despite the early loss in the mixed doubles match. “I actually had confidence in our mixed doubles to secure points, but things turned around,” she remarked. “I felt tense entering the court but with support from behind, I managed to deliver my best performance and play enjoyably.”

The Crucial Equalizer After Mixed Doubles Setback

This win from Putri Kusuma Wardani was vital, coming after the mixed doubles pair of Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto and Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja suffered a loss in their opening match. The victory helped restore Indonesia’s momentum in the tournament.