Gregoria Mariska Tunjung and Fitriani advanced to the round of 16 of the 2018 Asian Games women's singles badminton. Opponents were relatively lighter.
In the match at Istora, Gelora Bung Karno, Senayan, Thursday (23/8), Gregoria won a landslide victory over Wei Chi Ng (Macau) 21-4, 21-7. The game is rolling in 18 minutes.
Fitriani followed into the last 16. He defeated Thilini Pramodika Hendahewa from Sri Lanka with a score of 21-6, 21-4.
Personal targets want to donate medals. But I don't want to make this a burden, just be motivated. Especially tomorrow I meet Sindhu (India), I have lost several times to him. I want it to be a surprise, just step by step, "Gregoria said after the match.
"If in a team, maybe I feel there is a team behind me, like someone embraces it. Maybe if someone is still disadvantaged," he explained.
In the second round, Gregoria will face Pusarla V. Sindhu from India. Sindhu advanced to the second round after defeating Vu Thi Trang (Vietnam) 21-10, 12021, 23-21.
Meanwhile, Fitriani faced Saina Nehwal. The Indian victory passed to the second round after eliminating Aghaehajiagha from Sri Lanka 21-7, 21-19.
"I have met Saina and always lost. I will fight as much as possible. I have to be really patient, tenacious, more desperate, more brave and strong in the field," Fitri explained.