Indonesian men's singles player, Moh Zaki Ubaidillah, advanced to the final of the 2025 BWF World Junior Championship. He secured his place after defeating China's Li Zhi Hang in a tight three-game match, 14-16, 16-14, and 15-12, at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati, India, on Saturday (18/10/2025) afternoon WIB.
- This victory was a brilliant achievement for Zaki, who displayed high levels of enthusiasm and determination from the start of the tournament. In the semifinal match, he demonstrated a champion's mentality by coming from behind to secure a place in the final.
- The match was intense from the start of the first game. Zaki immediately went on the offensive and led 11-7. However, the Chinese player managed to catch up and turn the tide. Li Zhi Hang played calmly on crucial points, ultimately winning the first game with a narrow 16-14 score.
Not willing to give up easily, Zaki displayed more patience and focus in the second game. Despite trailing 5-6 and 9-13, the Indonesian badminton player managed to rally and force a deuce. With consistency and composure, Zaki finally closed out the second game with a 16-14 victory to level the score at 1-1.
In the deciding game, the match became even more tense. Li Zhi Hang tried to exert pressure from the start, but Zaki performed exceptionally well, displaying a variety of shots and composure under pressure. The support from his Indonesian teammates in the stands further fueled his enthusiasm.
Zaki emerged victorious at a crucial moment, securing a 15-12 victory to secure his place in the final. This result further extends the list of outstanding achievements by young Indonesian players at the world junior level.
With this result, Zaki became the only Indonesian men's singles representative to reach the final of this prestigious event. His tough battle against the Chinese badminton player demonstrated the extraordinary quality and fighting spirit of Indonesia's young badminton players.
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