Putri Kusuma Wardani vs Riko Gunji: Kumamoto Masters Preview

The match brings together two players following recent runs at different events. Putri reached the French Open 2026 quarter-finals, while Gunji made the quarter-finals at the Korea Open 2026.

Putri Kusuma Wardani vs Riko Gunji: Round of 32 Schedule

Putri Kusuma Wardani vs Riko Gunji marks the opening match for both players at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026. The contest is in women's singles, with Putri representing Indonesia in the round of 32.

Gunji arrives after competing at the Korea Open 2026. She beat Chen Su Yu 21-13, 21-8 in the round of 32 and followed that with a 21-17, 20-22, 21-17 victory over Tung Ciou Tong in the round of 16. Her campaign ended in the quarter-finals on 6 November 2026 with a 7-21, 13-21 defeat to An Se-young.

Recent Results for Putri and Gunji

Putri's most recent appearance came at the French Open 2026. On 21 October 2026, she defeated Devika Sihag 21-9, 16-21, 22-20 in the round of 32, then beat Neslihan Yigit 21-9, 21-8 in the round of 16 the next day. She exited in the quarter-finals on 23 October 2026 after losing 17-21, 18-21 to Hina Akechi.

Before that, Putri also reached the Denmark Open 2026 quarter-finals. She beat Huang Yu Hsun 21-19, 21-8 in the round of 16 before a 17-21, 16-21 loss to Wang Zhiyi.

Gunji's latest title came at the Canada Open 2026 on 5 July 2026. That result forms part of the backdrop to this women's singles meeting in Japan.

Head-to-Head Record

The players have met once, with Riko Gunji winning that encounter. Putri Kusuma Wardani is yet to record a victory in their head-to-head series.

That record provides context for Putri Kusuma Wardani vs Riko Gunji, while the round-of-32 result will be decided on court. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 08:00 WIB. Read more badminton coverage in our badminton category and at the official BWF website.