Nguyễn Thùy Linh was defeated by the young Thai star, ending her run at the Indonesia Masters quarterfinals

(Badminton results) - The "beauty showdown" in the 2026 Indonesia Masters quarterfinals between Nguyễn Thùy Linh and Pitchamon Opatniputh concluded with a victory for the Thai representative.

Game 1: Thùy Linh 21-18 Pitchamon

Nguyễn Thùy Linh faced considerable challenges against the promising young Thai talent, Pitchamon Opatniputh. Pitchamon showed strong smashes and delicate drop shots, and was unafraid to engage in long rallies with Thùy Linh.

However, as the game progressed, experience made the difference between the two. Pitchamon appeared somewhat rushed and overly eager, often trying difficult shots to pressure Thùy Linh but ended up making many errors. In contrast, Thùy Linh focused on high clears to trouble her opponent, then finished points with clever net shots, regaining control to secure an impressive win in the first game.

Game 2: Thùy Linh 24-26 Pitchamon

The second game was extremely exciting until the very last points, with some rallies exceeding 30 shots. Thùy Linh was a bit impatient early on, allowing Pitchamon Opatniputh to take the lead, but she caught up towards the end using her experience.

Thùy Linh had one chance to close the match but mishit a shot, while Pitchamon also struggled to finish the game against Thùy Linh’s resilience. It wasn’t until the Vietnamese player narrowly sent a shot out that Pitchamon clinched a thrilling 26-24 victory, pushing the quarterfinal to a decisive third game.

Game 3: Thùy Linh 12-21 Pitchamon

Both players showed signs of fatigue, but the psychological edge in the final game clearly belonged to Pitchamon Opatniputh after her dramatic escape in the previous game. The Thai badminton star dominated completely, delivering powerful smashes that left Thùy Linh with no chance.

On the other hand, the Vietnamese representative repeatedly made mistakes and could not turn the tide. Thùy Linh has yet to reach her first Super 500 semifinal in her career.

Final result, Pitchamon Opatniputh defeated Nguyễn Thùy Linh 2-1 (18-21; 26-24; 21-12). Pitchamon’s opponent in the Indonesia Masters 2026 semifinals will be either Letshanaa Karupathevan or Huang Yu-hsun.

Badminton Nguyễn Thùy Linh vs Pitchamon Opatniputh What time did the match start?

• Time: 1:30 PM, today 23/1
• Tournament: Women’s singles quarterfinals, Indonesia Masters 2026
• Court: Court 1, position 1

Nguyễn Thùy Linh’s recent form (last 5 matches)

Pitchamon Opatniputh’s recent form (last 5 matches)

Head-to-head history: Nguyễn Thùy Linh vs Pitchamon Opatniputh