1. Early life and junior career
Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo's early life saw her enter the world of badminton, following in the footsteps of her family, and quickly rising through the junior ranks to become a highly-rated prospect.
1.1. Background and family
Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo was born on 26 August 2004, in Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. She comes from a family with a strong connection to badminton; her older sibling, Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo, is also a prominent Indonesian badminton athlete.
1.2. Junior achievements
Wardoyo's junior career was marked by several significant accomplishments. She achieved a notable feat by reaching the world number one ranking for girls' singles on 29 November 2022, showcasing her potential at a young age.
In 2019, at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships held in Surabaya, Indonesia, Wardoyo competed in the U-17 girls' singles event. She earned a silver medal after reaching the final, where she was defeated by Japan's Hina Akechi in a three-game match with a score of 11-21, 21-15, 16-21.
Further demonstrating her talent, she won the Finnish Junior International in 2021 by defeating fellow Indonesian Siti Sarah Azzahra 21-14, 21-12. The following year, in 2022, she secured another junior title at the Alpes U-19 International, where she triumphed over Tasya Farahnailah, also from Indonesia, with scores of 21-11, 10-21, 21-13.
In the 2022 BWF World Junior Championships held in Santander, Spain, Wardoyo secured a bronze medal in the girls' singles event. She lost in the semifinals to Yuan Anqi of China with a score of 21-17, 15-21, 11-21. She also contributed to the Indonesian mixed team, which also earned a bronze medal at the same championships.
Earlier in her junior career, in 2018, she competed in the Jaya Raya Junior International (U-15) in girls' doubles alongside Farica Abela, where they finished as runners-up.
2. Senior career
Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo transitioned to the senior badminton circuit, where she began competing in higher-level tournaments and achieving significant results.
2.1. 2023 season
In April 2023, Wardoyo made her debut in a BWF World Tour event at the Orléans Masters in France. Her campaign concluded in the second round, where she was defeated by Singaporean player Yeo Jia Min. Later in the year, she achieved a breakthrough at the Indonesia Masters Super 100 in September. She claimed her first BWF World Tour title by defeating Chiu Pin-chian of Chinese Taipei in the final with a score of 21-15, 21-19. She also won the Indonesia International Challenge in September 2023, beating Gabriela Meilani Moningka 21-13, 21-16.
2.2. 2024 season
The 2024 season was marked by several key team and individual performances for Wardoyo. In February, she was a crucial member of the Indonesian women's team that secured a bronze medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Selangor.
In May, Wardoyo was part of the Indonesian squad for the Uber Cup held in Chengdu, China. The Indonesian women's team made history by reaching the Uber Cup final for the first time since 2008. Although they ultimately lost to China 0-3 in the final match, securing a silver medal marked a significant achievement for the team.
In June, she competed in the Australian Open, a Super 500 event on the BWF World Tour. She reached the final of the tournament but was defeated by Japan's Aya Ohori in a closely contested three-game match, with a score of 21-17, 19-21, 16-21, finishing as the runner-up.
3. Achievements
Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo has accumulated a collection of medals and titles throughout her junior and senior career in various international badminton tournaments.
3.1. SEA Games
Women's singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Morodok Techo Badminton Hall, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Supanida Katethong (Thailand) | 10-21, 11-21 |  Bronze |
3.2. BWF World Junior Championships
Girls' singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Palacio de Deportes de Santander, Santander, Spain | Yuan Anqi (China) | 21-17, 15-21, 11-21 | Bronze |
3.3. Badminton Asia Junior Championships
Girls' singles
| Year | Venue | Age Group | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | GOR Sudirman, Surabaya, Indonesia | U-17 | Hina Akechi (Japan) | 11-21, 21-15, 16-21 |  Silver |
3.4. BWF World Tour
The BWF World Tour, launched in 2018, is a series of elite badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). It includes levels such as World Tour Finals, Super 1000, Super 750, Super 500, Super 300, and Super 100.
Women's singles
| Year | Tournament | Level | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 (I) | Indonesia Masters | Super 100 | Chiu Pin-chian (Chinese Taipei) | 21-15, 21-19 | Winner |
| 2024 | Australian Open | Super 500 | Aya Ohori (Japan) | 21-17, 19-21, 16-21 | Runner-up |
3.5. BWF International Challenge/Series
Women's singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mongolia International | Sri Fatmawati (Indonesia) | 14-21, 21-23 | Runner-up |
| 2022 | Indonesia International | Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi (Indonesia) | 15-21, 21-14, 21-15 | Winner |
| 2022 | Bahrain International | Wang Yu-si (Chinese Taipei) | 19-21, 16-21 | Runner-up |
| 2022 | Bahrain International Challenge | Pitchamon Opatniputh (Thailand) | 17-21, 16-21 | Runner-up |
| 2023 (I) | Indonesia International | Gabriela Meilani Moningka (Indonesia) | 21-13, 21-16 | Winner |
3.6. BWF Junior International
Girls' singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Finnish Junior International | Siti Sarah Azzahra (Indonesia) | 21-14, 21-12 | Winner |
| 2022 | Alpes U-19 International | Tasya Farahnailah (Indonesia) | 21-11, 10-21, 21-13 | Winner |
Girls' doubles
| Year | Tournament | Age Group | Partner | Opponents | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Jaya Raya Junior International | U-15 | Farica Abela (Indonesia) | Mikala Kani (Indonesia) Febi Setianingrum (Indonesia) | 21-23, 21-13, 18-21 | Runner-up |
4. Performance timeline
This section provides a detailed chronological overview of Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo's performance in major badminton tournaments throughout her career.
;Key
- W (won)
- F (finalist)
- SF (semi-finalist)
- QF (quarter-finalist)
- #R (rounds 4, 3, 2, 1)
- RR (round-robin stage)
- Q# (qualification round)
- A (absent)
- G (gold medal)
- S (silver medal)
- B (bronze medal)
- NH (not held)
- N/A (not applicable)
- DNQ (did not qualify)
To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended.
4.1. National team
- Junior level
| Team tournament | 2022 |
|---|---|
| World Junior Championships | B |
- Senior level
| Team | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Team Championships | DNP | NH | DNP | NH | B |
| Uber Cup | QF | NH | DNP | NH | S |
| Sudirman Cup | NH | QF | NH | DNP | NH |
4.2. Individual competitions
- Junior level
| Tournament | 2022 |
|---|---|
| World Junior Championships | B |
- Senior level
| Events | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| SEA Games | B | NH |
| Asian Championships | A | 1R |
| Tournament | BWF World Tour | Best | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||
| Indonesia Masters | A | 2R | A | 2R ('24) |
| Thailand Masters | A | QF | A | QF ('24) |
| Orléans Masters | 2R | A | 2R ('23) | |
| Ruichang China Masters | A | Q | ||
| Swiss Open | A | 1R | 1R ('24) | |
| Spain Masters | A | QF | QF ('24) | |
| Thailand Open | A | 1R | 1R ('24) | |
| Malaysia Masters | A | 2R | 2R ('24) | |
| Indonesia Open | A | 2R | 2R ('24) | |
| Australian Open | 1R | F | F ('24) | |
| Kaohsiung Masters | A | QF | QF ('24) | |
| Japan Open | A | 2R | 2R ('24) | |
| Korea Open | A | 1R | 1R ('24) | |
| Indonesia Masters Super 100 | W | A | W ('23) | |
| 1R | A | |||
| Korea Masters | SF | A | SF ('23) | |
| Guwahati Masters | 2R | A | 2R ('23) | |
| Year-end ranking | 50 | 34 | 22 | |
5. Personal life
Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo is the younger sibling of Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo, who is also a professional Indonesian badminton athlete. The siblings are known for supporting each other in their respective careers.
6. Rankings and records
Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo plays women's singles and uses her right hand. As of 1 October 2024, her current world ranking is 30. Her highest career ranking was 22, achieved on 9 July 2024. Throughout her career, she has accumulated a record of 110 wins and 50 losses.