“Pink” Pitchamon Opasnipat displayed a fighting heart in a tight battle against the Olympic champion before narrowly losing, securing her first career runner-up finish in a Super 500 event.
On 25 January 2026, “Pink” Pitchamon Opasnipat, a rising Thai badminton star ranked 36th in the world, impressed at the 2026 Indonesia Masters Super 500 World Tour by advancing to the final of a major tournament for the first time in her career.
In the final, she faced a tough challenge against Chen Yufei, the tournament's top seed and world No. 4 from China, who is the 2020 Olympic champion and one of the most experienced and seasoned female players in the sport.
In the first game, “Pink” started excellently, matching the world-class player with skill and determination. She executed precise net play and deep clears, saving three game points late in the match before narrowly losing 21-23.
The second game remained competitive as the Thai shuttler pressed hard on every point, but Chen Yufei leveraged her experience, composure, and superior game control to close out the match 21-13 and claim the title.
Although missing out on the championship was unfortunate, finishing runner-up at a Super 500 event marks a significant milestone in “Pink's” career and proves her ability to compete strongly against the world’s top athletes.