Gregoria Mariska Tunjung

1.1. Childhood and Club Career

Gregoria Mariska Tunjung Cahyaningsih was born on 11 August 1999, in Wonogiri, Central Java, Indonesia. She started her badminton career at the PB Mutiara Cardinal club in Bandung, West Java.

1.2. National Team Induction

In 2013, Tunjung was called up to the national team and began training at the Cipayung national training center in East Jakarta. This marked a significant step in her development within the Indonesian badminton system, where she trained alongside other notable players like Hanna Ramadini and Fitriani. Her coaches are Indra Wijaya and Herli Djaenudin.

2.1. Junior Career

Tunjung's junior career saw her achieve significant milestones. In 2014, she reached the final of the Malaysia International after advancing from the qualifying rounds, notably defeating the first seed Aprilia Yuswandari. However, she was defeated by Chen Jiayuan in the final. The following year, at just 16 years old, Tunjung secured a championship title at the Singapore International, overcoming local favorite Yeo Jia Min in the final. She continued her success by winning the Indonesia International Challenge held in Surabaya.

In 2016, Tunjung earned a silver medal in the girls' singles event at the Asian Junior Championships. She opened her 2017 season by reaching the final of the BWF Grand Prix at the Syed Modi International, finishing as runner-up to the top seed and 2016 Olympic silver medalist P. V. Sindhu. She also finished as runner-up to Kisona Selvaduray at the Indonesia International Series. In August, Tunjung secured bronze medals in both the individual and team events at the SEA Games. A major breakthrough came in October when Tunjung became the first Indonesian in 25 years to win the World Junior Championship girls' singles title.

2.2. Senior Career

Despite her junior success, Tunjung's transition to the senior circuit initially presented challenges.

In 2018, she won her sole title of the year at the Finnish Open, defeating her compatriot Ruselli Hartawan in the final. She also contributed to the women's team silver medal at the 2019 SEA Games, although her individual campaign ended in the quarter-finals against Kisona Selvaduray.

Tunjung qualified for the Tokyo Olympics as Indonesia's sole representative in women's singles. Her Olympic debut concluded in the round of 16 with a defeat to Ratchanok Intanon. She was part of the Indonesian team that reached the quarter-finals of the 2021 Sudirman Cup, where they were defeated by Malaysia. Her performances in the European leg of the 2021 BWF World Tour were less than ideal, with second-round exits at the Denmark Open, French Open, Hylo Open, and the home tournament 2021 Indonesia Masters, followed by a first-round exit at the Indonesia Open.

Tunjung began 2022 on a high note as the captain of the Indonesian women's team at the Asia Team Championships. She won all her matches, contributing significantly to Indonesia's victory over South Korea in the final. However, her individual struggles continued, and her world ranking dropped to 31 after a first-round exit at the Indonesia Open. In the latter half of 2022, Tunjung secured a bronze medal in women's singles at the 2021 SEA Games and a silver in the women's team event. She then reached her first BWF World Tour final at the 2022 Australian Open, where she lost to An Se-young. Her runner-up finish in Australia helped her qualify for the 2022 BWF World Tour Finals, making her the first Indonesian women's singles player to do so. She finished fourth in Group A, with a notable victory against Chen Yufei.

3.1. Olympic Bronze Medal

At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung was awarded the bronze medal in women's singles. This came after Spanish player Carolina Marín retired from her semi-final match against He Bingjiao of China due to a right knee injury. As a result, the bronze medal match was canceled, and Tunjung, who had lost her semi-final match, was automatically awarded the bronze. This marked a historic achievement for her and Indonesian badminton.

3.2. World Junior Singles Champion

In 2017, Tunjung achieved a significant early career milestone by becoming the girls' singles champion at the 2017 BWF World Junior Championships. Her victory made her the first Indonesian to win this title in 25 years, a remarkable feat that highlighted her potential on the international stage.

3.3. Asian Junior Championships

In 2016, Tunjung earned a silver medal in the girls' singles event at the Asian Junior Championships, losing to Chen Yufei in the final.

3.4. BWF World Tour Titles

Tunjung has secured two prestigious titles on the BWF World Tour. In 2023, she won her first BWF World Tour title at the 2023 Spain Masters, a Super 300 event, by defeating P. V. Sindhu in the final. Later the same year, she claimed the 2023 Japan Masters, a Super 500 event, by beating Chen Yufei. This victory was particularly significant as it made her the first Indonesian women's singles player to win a Super 500 or equivalent title since the BWF World Tour's inception in 2007.

3.5. Other Notable Medals and Performances

Beyond her major titles, Tunjung has accumulated several other notable medals and strong performances:

• SEA Games**: She won bronze medals in women's singles at the 2017 and 2021 SEA Games. She also earned silver medals in the women's team event at the 2019 and 2021 SEA Games, and bronze in the team event at the 2015 and 2017 SEA Games.
• Asia Team Championships**: A gold medal in the women's team event at the 2022 Badminton Asia Team Championships and a bronze in 2018.
• Asian Games**: A bronze medal in the women's team event at the 2018 Asian Games.
• Uber Cup**: A silver medal in the women's team event at the 2024 Uber Cup.
• Sudirman Cup**: A bronze medal in the mixed team event at the 2019 Sudirman Cup.
• Asian Junior Championships**: A silver medal in girls' singles at the 2016 Asian Junior Championships and silver in the mixed team event in 2017, along with a bronze in the mixed team event in 2015.
• BWF World Tour Runner-up**: She was a runner-up at the 2022 Australian Open, 2023 Malaysia Masters, 2024 Swiss Open, and 2024 Japan Masters.
• BWF Grand Prix Runner-up**: She finished as runner-up at the 2017 Syed Modi International.
• BWF International Challenge/Series**: She won three titles (2015 Singapore International, 2015 Indonesia International, 2018 Finnish Open) and was a runner-up twice (2014 Malaysia International, 2017 Indonesia International).
• BWF Junior International**: She won two titles (2015 Indonesia Junior International, 2017 Banthongyord Junior International) and was a runner-up twice (2013 Indonesia Junior International, 2014 Indonesia Junior International).

5.1. Tournament Results Timeline

The following tables present a year-by-year breakdown of Gregoria Mariska Tunjung's participation and results across various major individual and team tournaments, offering a detailed view of her career progression.

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(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, (S) silver or (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.

• Junior level team events

• Senior level team events

• Junior level individual events

• Senior level individual events

5.2. Head-to-Head Records

This section analyzes Gregoria Mariska Tunjung's win-loss records against prominent badminton players, including year-end Finals finalists, World Championships semi-finalists, and Olympic quarter-finalists. The records are accurate as of 24 November 2024.