Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, the Indonesian badminton star’s Swiss Open 2026 campaign has finally come to an end after falling behind in the semifinals.

His Swiss Open campaign came to a halt after he lost the semifinal against Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in straight games, 17–21, and 12–21. The match lasted only 39 minutes. BWF, on its official account for scores, shared the scoreboard of this match. 

Still, Anthony’s campaign was not that bad. He has reached the semifinal by beating India’s Tharun Mannepalli in a close encounter. He won the first game 21-19, before Mannepalli reversed the scoreboard in the second game. In the third game, Anthony won 21-13 to enter the semis.

Although his campaign was not that bad, the defeat did not sit well with fans. It ignites the debate among fans online.

Many supporters pointed out his technical shortcomings, while some wrote about recurring mistakes. It quickly sparked discussions among fans who analyzed the Indonesian star’s performance.

No athlete likes to face criticism, but if you are a public figure, it is natural for fans to express disappointment. They place their expectations on you. Something similar has happened with Anthony Sinisuka Ginting.

When Expectations Rise: Anthony Sinisuka Ginting Becomes a Target of Fans’ Criticism

Under that post from BWF Score, many supporters on social media pointed to unforced errors at crucial stages of the match. Others felt that Ginting struggled to maintain patience during longer rallies, often attempting aggressive winners too early.

One of the fans wrote, “It is rare for athletes to be competitive after marriage." Another badminton fan questioned Anthony’s play. The fan feels that the Indonesian star always lifts the ball, but his defense was terrible. 

Another fan highlights the turning point: losing nine straight points from a 17–12 lead. Matches at this stage are often decided by small momentum swings.

"In this match, it was a shame to lose nine consecutive points to Ginting when he was leading 17-12. After the second inning, Yushi increasingly dominated, accompanied by errors as usual for Ginting.

However, commendation is due to Ginting, who started from the qualifying round of the #SwissOpen2026 until arriving at the semifinals tonight. It's not easy for a player who comes back after a long injury. Keep trying, Ting! Always waiting for Ginting's exciting and sure-fire match."

This fan's comment reinforces a long-standing pattern in Ginting’s game: brilliance mixed with unforced errors. His aggressive style often brings quick points but also higher risk, especially when trying to close out games.

"This is the real Ginting, who had a series of errors. huhuhu failed to reach the final, but it's okay in the end, he didn't stop in the early rounds again. It's still a big PR for Ginting to maintain his concentration when leading by a lot of points, hahaha, comeback stronger, my mainstay." -

This pattern has been a topic of discussion among badminton followers for several seasons. Ginting is widely admired for his explosive speed, sharp attacking play, and crowd-pleasing style.

After dealing with injury setbacks and inconsistent results over the past year, Ginting’s performances at the Swiss Open show positive signs. He is gradually rediscovering his rhythm on the court.

If the Indonesian star can rectify those mistakes highlighted by the fans, particularly by reducing unforced errors and controlling the pace of matches, he may soon convert deep tournament runs into titles once again.

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Written by

Kapil Manghnani

Edited by

Kaamna Dwivedi