Anthony Sinisuka Ginting

Anthony Sinisuka Ginting plays badminton and is from Indonesia. Having taken home the bronze at the 2014 Youth Olympics, he first gained notoriety as a senior in 2014 when he triumphed at the Asian Games. He became the first medallist from the Youth Olympic badminton competition to win an Olympic medal in 2020 when he took home a bronze in the men's singles event. Ginting was a member of the Indonesian squad that won the 2020 Thomas Cup.

Early Life

Edison Ginting and Lucia Sriati are Ginting's parents, and he was born in Cimahi. His ancestry is Karo. The boy from modest beginnings was destined to be a global beater. Ginting was first introduced to the sport by his father. He was born the fourth of five siblings in Cimahi, West Java, which is roughly an hour's drive from Jakarta, the capital. His father taught him the game for the first time in kindergarten, and by the age of nine he started winning the game in his neighborhood competitions at the. His father encouraged him to practice more. Though his siblings were more interested in karate and basketball, Anthony's destiny was badminton.

"My father would take me out to play badminton along with his close companions in Bandung," he said. "The badminton court that they used was used as well by the SGS badminton club," he said, "and one of the coaches noticed me play and then asked my father whether he would like to take me on as a trainee." A celebrity was born when his father gladly said yes. "I only started taking part in events at roughly nine years old, and shortly later, I was selected."

When he shocked everyone at the age of 18 by making it to the Indonesian Open quarterfinals, everyone became curious about this racket-wielding wonder boy's name. He received a call-up to train alongside the senior national squad that same year. Ginting's hero lived in the PB SGS PLN club, which he joined as a young boy. Taufik Hidayat, the 2004 Olympic gold champion, started his career there, and Anthony wanted to imitate both his success and playing style. "I once watched him play on television. I used to try and mimic his moves with a racket," a young Anthony remarked.

However, excellence requires training, practice, and hard effort. After Ginting was eliminated in the opening round of the 2019 All England event, Indonesia's Olympic champion issued a warning to his fellow Javanese shuttler in March. The experienced player cautioned Jonatan Christie, Ginting's Indonesian colleague, to stay focused. "I hope that despite their busy hobbies off the court, the players are still prioritizing training," Taufik stated. He added that "outside interests are only furthermore, and shouldn't conflict with efficiency on the field."

A modern badminton star's life might be difficult, and there are always distractions in the fourth most populous country in the world. Ginting is highly sought-after and has over 765,000 Instagram followers. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting's childhood aspiration was to emulate Hidayat and spread happiness to the 264 million people in this nation who have an almost obsessive love of badminton. However, Ginting has now made what was formerly a fantasy goal.

Dive in Ginting's Career

Bronze Medals At the Youth Olympics And World Junior Championships In 2013-2014

Ginting participated in the Asia Junior Championships in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, as well as the Indonesian Masters Grand Prix Gold, Vietnam International Challenge, Maldives International Challenge, and Malaysia International Challenge. Ginting advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2014 Asian Junior Championships in Taipei, where he was defeated 13-21, 15-21 by Japanese player Kanta Tsuneyama.

Ginting went on to compete at the World Junior Championships in Alor Setar, Malaysia, where he lost to Shi Yuqi of China 19-21, 15-21 in the semifinals but came back with a bronze medal in the boys' singles division. In 2014, he participated in the Summer Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China, where he won a bronze medal in the bronze-final match, defeating Indian player Aditya Joshi in straight games, 21-17, 21-16. He not only participated in a few international challenge events but also in BWF Grand Prix competitions such as the Indonesian Masters, Vietnamese Open, and Chinese Taipei Open.

The Nation's First Title and The Moniker "Giant Killer"

When Ginting entered the 2018 BWF world tour, he had an outstanding debut. He won the Indonesia Masters in his own country, defeating Kazumasa Sakai 21-13, 21-12. After defeating China 3-1 in the championship match, Ginting and the Indonesian men's team were able to win once more in these Asia Team Championships.

Five Tournament Finalists and A 2nd Place Victory in The Indonesia Masters

In the January Malaysia and Indonesia Masters, Ginting finished in the quarterfinals to start the 2019 season. Ginting lost to Shi Yuqi in the Swiss Open semifinals after being stopped by Ng Ka Long in the opening round of the All-England Open during the March Europe tour. Ginting advanced to the Singapore Open final in April but was defeated by Kento Momota. After losing to Lin Dan in rubber games as the top seed at the New Zealand Open in May, Ginting suffered a defeat in the quarterfinals. After that, he went on to the Australian Open final, where he lost to fellow countryman Jonatan Christie; their head-to-head record was 2-1.

Ginting lost to Momota in the China Open final in September. Following his win at the China Open last year, he has dropped his previous five games versus Momota. In November, at the Hong Kong Open, Ginting made it to his fourth final of the year. His three close bouts versus Lee Cheuk Yiu resulted in a loss of the title. Ginting participated in the men's team competition during the Philippines SEA Games. He scored one point, helping the Indonesian team defeat Malaysia 3-1 to win the gold medal. With his loss in the championship match versus Momota, he dropped to 4-11 in their head-to-head record despite having qualified for the Guangzhou World Tour Finals. He now holds the seventh position in the BWF World ranking as a result of his 2019 accomplishments.

Ginting, ranked eighth, began the 2020 season at the Malaysia Masters. In a clear game, unseeded Huang Yuxiang defeated him in the opening round. A week later, he eventually won his first championship since the 2018 China Open in the Indonesia Masters tournament held on home turf. In the end, Ginting triumphed over the reigning Danish champion, Anders Antonsen.

He supported the Indonesian men's team in their Asia Team Championship title defense in February. On February 18, 2020, Ginting achieved a career-high by capturing the third spot in the world rankings. The fourth-seeded Ginting lost to Danish player Rasmus Gemke in the first round of the Super 1000 All-England Open in March. Since making his debut in 2016, this is the fifth time he has come out on top in the All England Open's preliminary round.

Thomas Cup Champion and Olympic Bronze Medallist In 2021

Ginting participated in the 2020 Asian Leg competition as the fifth seed, which took place in Thailand in 2021. He fell short against Denmark's Viktor Axelsen in the semifinals of the Yonex Thailand Open and Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu in the second round of the Toyota Thailand Open. Ginting earned a place in the World Tour Finals after finishing ninth in the season-ending rankings.

In the men's singles badminton competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Ginting defeated Kevin Cordón to win the bronze medal. This became Ginting's first Olympic medal in the sport and the first for Indonesia since Sony Dwi Kuncoro in 1974. Following his bronze at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, he became the first badminton player to earn medals at both the Youth Olympic Games and the Olympic Games.

Ginting participated with the Indonesian team in the Sudirman Cup in Vantaa, Finland, from September to October of 2021. At that competition, he participated in three matches; he defeated Ivan Sozonov of Russia in one, and he was defeated twice by Anders Antonsen of Denmark and Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia. The group was placed as quarterfinalists. He was instrumental in the Indonesian team's victory in the 2020 Thomas Cup, the World Men's Team Championships. He had to withdraw from the Denmark Open in the opening round in October because of back issues he sustained playing the Thomas Cup. After that, he was eliminated early from the Indonesia Masters and Open, a domestic competition.

Defying The Title Drought and Making a Comeback In 2022

Ginting, who competed in the Europe tour to begin the 2022 season, continues to display inconsistent play. In the German Open second round, he was forced to concede a loss to Lakshya Sen with a resounding score of 7-21, 9-21, and in the All England Open quarterfinals, he was defeated by Viktor Axelsen at 4-21, 9-21. He made it to the Swiss Open semifinals, where he was defeated in an intense rubber match by Prannoy H. S., demonstrating his comeback to form. Despite being the highest seed going into the Korea Open, world number 67 Lucas Claerbout defeated him in the opening set.

Ginting's victory at the Singapore Open put an end to his two-year title drought. In the semifinal, he defeated the host player, Loh Kean Yew, the 2021 World Champions, and in the championship match, Japan's youthful star, Kodai Naraoka. Ginting participated in the August BWF World Championships, but she was defeated in the quarterfinals by Axelsen, the eventual winner. Their head-to-head record deteriorated after this loss, with Axelsen leading 4-10. At Saarbrücken, Germany's Hylo Open, Ginting defeated Chou Tien-Chen in the championship match to claim his second major title of the year. Ginting participated in the World Tour Finals to conclude the 2022 tour, which she lost in straight games to Axelsen.

Asian Champion

Ginting started the 2023 season at the Malaysia Open, but Japanese player Kanta Tsuneyama upset him in the quarterfinals. He advanced to the India Open semifinals the next week, but Kunlavut Vitidsarn, the eighth-seeded Thai player, upset him. He participated in the Indonesia Masters, a domestic competition, but Chinese player Shi Yuqi defeated him in the second round.

The China Open in 2023 saw the return of Ginting. After losing three games to Kanta Tsuneyama, 11-21, 21-18, and 21-17, he finally quit. At the Hong Kong Open, he advanced to the semifinals before losing in straight games to Kenta Nishimoto. Having fallen in the quarterfinals of the men's singles and team competitions, he did not return with any medals from his second Asian Games trip.

Ginting's Playing Style

Among the men's singles players to watch out for is Anthony Ginting, who has a dazzling and creative style. His aggressiveness is amplified by his inventiveness, which makes him an unstoppable competitor. Many people wonder whether he ever received gymnastics instruction as a young child. With his graceful gait, quick feet, and excellent balance, he can quickly cover the entire court, even to the farthest corner. He stands 171 cm tall so that he could reach a little higher, but his supersonic speed makes up for it. His lightning-fast reflexes allow him to slam from the back trams one moment and play at the net the next.

His desire to succeed is what defines his style. Though we believe that his main tactic is to play to gain the upper hand, all players in a match benefit from their opponent's errors. When it comes to choosing his shots, he is incredibly bold. He's different for the percentage game. He'll aim for the lines or go toe-to-toe at the net. We admire his series of shots during which he catches the opposition into a feeble lift at the net, only to smash the ball over the court to earn the point.

His "flat game" is particularly good; nobody can withstand the ferocity of his drives across the goal. They bring to mind the Minions' strategy when they begin to attack their opponents across the court. There should be a statue of him in the badminton Hall of Fame for his incredible reverse-slice backhand straight drop.

It should come as no surprise that he is a very skilled player technically, considering his upbringing in Indonesia, a badminton hub. He collaborates with some of the greatest players and coaches in the world. With the most exquisite net abilities, he can complement his aggressive style by enticing his opponent into giving him a lift. It can be devastating to play against him because he can change the shuttle's speed at any time. Every elite player relies heavily on anticipation in the game. Because of Anthony's expertise in deceit, there is confusion and a lag in response, which might spell the difference between success and failure at this level.