K Letshanaa lost in the semi-finals of the Indonesia Masters in Jakarta on Saturday. - NSTP FILE PICKUALA LUMPUR: K. Letshanaa's ambitious bid to become Malaysia's first women's singles shuttler to reach a Super 500 final in the World Tour era came to an end at the Indonesia Masters on Saturday. 42 found Thailand's rising star Pitchamon Opatniputh a class above, going down 21-15, 21-17 in 41 minutes at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta. In their first career meeting, the gap between the two players was evident, with Pitchamon, the world No. Letshanaa led only once — at 3-2 in the opening game — before spending the remainder of the match playing catch-up.

Source: New Strait Times January 24, 2026 07:34 UTC