Rinov/Gloria Lose In Sudirman Cup 2025 Quarterfinal Opener

Early disappointment for Indonesia in quarterfinal clash

Indonesia opened its Sudirman Cup 2025 quarterfinal campaign on a tough note as Rinov Rivaldy and Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja suffered a defeat in the opening match against Thailand. The tie took place at the Fenghuang Gymnasium, Xiamen, China, marking a crucial moment in Indonesia’s journey in the prestigious mixed team tournament.

Thai dominance from Dechapol/Supissara

The Indonesian pair, ranked 11th in the world, faced an uphill battle against experienced Thai duo Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran. Despite gaining an early lead due to Thai errors, Rinov and Gloria were outclassed with a scoreline of 10-21, 15-21 in just 42 minutes. Their inability to regain rhythm after the initial burst allowed the Thai team to control the match comfortably.

Indonesia trails in the team score

With this loss, Indonesia trails 0-1 in the best-of-five series against Thailand. The result places added pressure on the following matches as Indonesia aims to recover and advance to the semifinals. The coaching team is expected to reassess strategy and line-up choices to maintain title hopes.