Mutiara exits Korea Open after three-game defeat by Lin

Indonesia’s Mutiara Ayu Puspitasari was eliminated from the women’s singles at the Korea Open 2026 on 5 November, losing to Lin Hsiang Ti in the last 16. Lin prevailed 22-20, 19-21, 21-13 in a match lasting 68 minutes.

Mutiara recovered from a slow start in the opening game. After falling behind 7-2 and reaching the interval at 11-6 down, she narrowed a 13-6 deficit to 16-15. She later drew level at 18-18, but Lin took the game.

The second game remained close, with Lin holding an 11-10 advantage at the break. Mutiara then moved ahead 13-11 before Lin equalised at 13-13. Another tie followed at 18-18, but Mutiara finished the game 21-19 to force a decider.

At 7-7 in the third game, Lin won four consecutive points to establish an 11-7 interval lead. Mutiara reduced the gap to 13-10 after the break, but could not sustain the recovery as Lin closed out the match.