Indonesia Masters: Sung Soars

Chinese Taipei fans could be forgiven for thinking they would have to wait a while to see a women’s singles semifinalist on the HSBC BWF World Tour with Tai Tzu Ying no longer in the mix.

Instead, Sung Shuo Yun has stepped forward, qualifying for her second Super 500 semifinal by beating Thuy Linh Nguyen 21-16 22-20 at DAIHATSU Indonesia Masters 2025.

In doing so, she becomes the first Chinese Taipei shuttler since Tai in 2018 to make the last four at the tournament. Remarkably, Sung also played a first round women’s doubles match with Yu Chien Hui, losing to Malaysians Go Pei Kee/Teoh Mei Xing.

“I see Tai as a role model, not just for me but all of us in the team. She’s always generous with advice but I like to focus on developing my own style,” said Sung.

“Nguyen has been playing well all week, I watched her against (Pusarla V.) Sindhu. She has a lot of power so I needed to prepare thoroughly. I was a bit nervous before the match but managed to calm myself down. This win gives me more confidence going into the semifinals.

“I heard (my semifinal opponent) Ratchanok (Intanon) was watching my match. I’m looking forward to playing her. As for my approach … well, you’ll just have to wait and see.”

Chinese Taipei have a very good chance of ending a seven-year wait for a finalist as Wen Chi Hsu also advanced after defeating Putri Kusuma Wardani 18-21 21-17 21-14. She plays Sim Yu Jin in the other semifinal.

Sung on song.

Results (Quarterfinals)

Order of Play (Semifinals)


WHAT OTHERS SAID

“Each time I come here I get myself a tiramisu latte. It’s delicious, try one. I haven’t had the opportunity this week but I hope to have one today.” – Natsu Saito convincing reporters to try her favourite treat in Jakarta after her 21-15 21-9 win with Hiroki Midorikawa over Goh Soon Huat/Lai Shevon Jemie

“We fought with true fighting spirit. The first game I felt under a lot of pressure. That lifted during the second and final game. I felt a lot freer and that’s the way to win – take the pressure off.” – Supissara Paewsampran on how she and Dechapol Puavaranukroh ousted top seeds Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei

“I feel very emotional and touched by the response of the crowd. They cheered for us at every point.” – A tearful Lisa Ayu Kusumawati after she and Rinov Rivaldy defeated Hoo Pang Ron/Cheng Su Yin

“I’ve played here so many times I feel like Indonesia is my second home but tomorrow I play Jonatan Christie and this is his home. I just have to do my best and put my fingers in my ears to tune out the noise.”Wang Tzu Wei after taking out Li Shi Feng 21-15 21-18

Wang in control against Li.

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