JAKARTA- Pia Zebadeah Bernadet does not seem to bother to build her career as a singles player. DKI Jakarta, Sunday (18/12) ago, had expressed interest to propose Pia to the single squad to Pelatda Jakarta. After that, turn his club, Jaya Raya who gave the green light. Not only gives approval, the club based in Ragunan, South Jakarta was even ready to help to restore Pia's perfomance in women single."Pia's a good kid. Willing to work hard. If she wants to play in singles again, certainly we would fully support, "said Retno Kustiyah, daily coach at Jaya Raya, yesterday (19/12). In the eyes of Retno, Pia games in a single sector is still very promising. Her skill still very good. Her shots are still varied. What makes Retno impressed, Pia morale is still high. Markis Kido's younger sister is still considered to have a strong determination to become a champion. According to Retno, it is still very visible in the daily exercise in Jaya Raya. Every morning, Pia still want to devour the physical program with sufficient zeal. In fact, sometimes exceeding the training time to the U-19 Jaya Raya players. With such provision, Retno sure Pia could soon tune in when appearing in a single sector."The proof is at Pertamina Open she still insistent when playing. The "not want to lose" attitude is still visible. She was still able to cover the front, rear, top and low ball really well. I personally, would be ready to help her training program, "added the champion of the All England 1968. Unfortunately, at this time Retno new claim could give blessing to Pia. What he could do, was only limited to give advice. Its final decision later, will be still on Pia's hand. "Then turning to the single, this will not only useful for Jakarta alone. At the national level, her chance to compete with other top athletes is wide open. But yes it depends Pia herself. I do not want to impose her badminton career choice, "said Retno. For your info, in the final of the Open Pertamina women single open division, (18/12), Pia is able to silence the ex-player national player, Rizky Amelia Pradipta with a score of 21-19, 11-6 (retired) source : http://sport.indopos.co.id/?p=13953
Pia is still 22 actually. I think she is quite good WS in the past, already strengthened INA Uber Cup team in 2008 when she was just 18 years old if i am not mistaken. She got lost of variation, tricky shots and i like her style but she should lose some weight before come back to play in WS.
anyway, she won Vietnam IC and Sirnas Jakarta title with her junior partner from Jaya Raya, Hafiz Faisal.. and won Sirnas Jakarta WD title with Rizky Amelia.
Pia lost in WS department from dinar 21-16, 12-21, and 11-21 at Sirnas Jawa Barat maybe she lost her 'touch' in single when she spent a lot time in double department http://www.djarumbadminton.com/djarum-sirkuit-nasional/detail/read/pia-tersingkir-di-ronde-pertama/
Pia won two titles at Vietnam IC 2012 with Rizky and Kido in WD and XD respectively. Wow, she got a decent result while partnering with Rizky Amelia.. They beat Kamilla/Christina in INA open in two sets.. They will break top 45 by next week.
^^ Correction,not Vietnam IC,but Vietnam GP btw in Vietnam IC,Pia won two titles also...with Rizki in WD and Hafiz Faisal in XD