Talk:Greysia Polii

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Reviewer: Harper J. Cole (talk · contribs) 17:34, 3 July 2021 (UTC)

I'll take on this review, as part of the July 2021 Backlog Drive.--Harper J. Cole (talk) 17:42, 3 July 2021 (UTC)

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Polii represented her country in 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics, also featured in the Indonesian women's winning team at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games.
Polii represented her country in the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics, and also featured in the Indonesian women's winning team at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games.

She reached a career high as world number 2 by the BWF in the women's doubles alongside Nitya Krishinda Maheswari.
She reached a career high as world number 2 in the BWF women's doubles rankings alongside Nitya Krishinda Maheswari.

a bronze in 2005 Asian Championships.
a bronze in the 2005 Asian Championships.

she had collected 2 Superseries titles
she collected 2 Superseries titles

Use a wikilink for the 2013 Southeast Asian Games

Use a wikilink for the Southeast Asian Games in 2019

claimed her first home soil title at the 2020 Indonesia Masters.
claimed her first title on home soil at the 2020 Indonesia Masters.

 Done Stvbastian (talk) 09:05, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

Early life

She was influenced to play bandminton by her sister and former national player Deyana Lomban.
She was influenced to play badminton by her sister, and by former national player Deyana Lomban.

she made the decision to switch from singles to doubles player.
she made the decision to switch from singles to doubles player.

 Done Stvbastian (talk) 09:06, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

2003–2005: Early career and National Championships title

Polii began to show her achievements at the age of 16
Polii began to show her abilities at the age of 16

Partnered with Heni Budiman, they reached the semi-finals stage
Partnered with Heni Budiman, she reached the semi-final stage

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The duo defeated East Kalimantan pair Indarti Issolina and Angeline de Pauw with rubber-games 8–15, 15–8, 15–7.
The duo defeated East Kalimantan pair Indarti Issolina and Angeline de Pauw 8–15, 15–8, 15–7.

where the team finished in the quarter-finals
where the team made the quarter-finals

In 2005, Polii won the bronze medals at the Asian Junior Championships in the girls' team and doubles (with Heni Budiman).
In 2005, Polii won bronze medals at the Asian Junior Championships in the girls' team and doubles (with Heni Budiman).

semi-finalists in Swiss Open
semi-finalists in the Swiss Open

won the bronze at the Asian Championships, also silver at the Southeast Asian Games
won the bronze at the Asian Championships, as well as silver at the Southeast Asian Games

the Polii-Novita partnership were the semi-finalists
the Polii-Novita partnership were semi-finalists

Polii helped Indonesia reaching in to the final stage of Sudirman Cup, Polii helped Indonesia reach the final stage of the Sudirman Cup,

 Done Stvbastian (talk) 09:07, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

2006–2008: World Grand Prix title

Together with Jo Novita, they lost in the second round Together with Jo Novita, she lost in the second round

She also paired with her mixed doubles junior partner Muhammad Rijal,
She also paired with Muhammad Rijal in the junior mixed doubles,

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Polii's pace was stopped by Zhao Tingting both in the women's and mixed doubles.
Polii's run was ended by a partnership featuring Zhao Tingting in both the women's and mixed doubles.

Polii reached in to the semi-finals
Polii reached the semi-finals

her best achievements were being finalists at the Korea Open. She and Novita defeated by Yang Wei and Zhang Jiewen with a score of 10–21, 11–21.
her best achievement was being a finalist at the Korea Open - she and Novita were defeated by Yang Wei and Zhang Jiewen by a score of 10–21, 11–21.

first seeded and eventual champion
first seeds and eventual champions

Polii-Novita finished in the semi-finals of Denmark Open defeated by Polish pair Kamila Augustyn and Nadieżda Kostiuczyk in a close rubber-games 13–21, 21–19, 19–21.
Polii-Novita reached the semi-finals of the Denmark Open before being defeated by Polish pair Kamila Augustyn and Nadieżda Kostiuczyk in a close rubber game 13–21, 21–19, 19–21.

Due to injury suffered by Novita at the matches
Due to an injury suffered by Novita during the matches

but was upset in the second round to Japanese pair
but they were upset in the second round by Japanese pair

but unable to defeat
but were unable to defeat

In Switzerland, she also finished as the finalist
In Switzerland, Polii also finished as the finalist

in close straight games
in two close games

In the second round of women's doubles,
In the second round of the women's doubles,

In the second round of women's doubles,
In the second round of the women's doubles,

her right knee muscle ligament.
her right knee ligament.

On the Europe tour
On the European tour

her best result was a semi-finals in the French Open
her best result was a semi-final appearance in the French Open

In a half-year of the 2008 season
In the first half of the 2008 season

as her best achievements during the year were being
as her best achievements were being

in the remaining of the 2008 tournaments
in the remaining 2008 tournaments

The duo finished in the semi-finals
The duo reached the semi-finals

 Done Stvbastian (talk) 15:11, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

2009–2012: National Championships double crowned, Olympic Games black card

In 2009, Polii focused the season by playing only in the women's doubles with Nitya Krishinda Maheswari.
In 2009, Polii focused on one discipline, playing only in the women's doubles with Nitya Krishinda Maheswari.

Even though she fell in the early stage of Europe tour in All England and Swiss Open,
Even though she fell in the early stages of two Europe tour events, the All England and Swiss Open,

she reached in to the finals of Singapore Open,
she reached the finals of Singapore Open.

she beat the world number one Chin Eei Hui and Wong Pei Tty from Malaysia in the quarter-finals, also ninth-placed Lena Frier Kristiansen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl from Denmark in the semi-finals.
She and her partner beat the world number one Chin Eei Hui and Wong Pei Tty from Malaysia in the quarter-finals, followed by ninth-placed Lena Frier Kristiansen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl from Denmark in the semi-finals.

In May, she alongside Indonesia team finished as the semi-finalists in Sudirman Cup held in Guangzhou In May, she was part of the Indonesia team who finished as semi-finalists in Sudirman Cup held in Guangzhou

as 13th seeded
as 13th seeds

stopped in the third round to the 2008 Olympic gold medalists
stopped in the third round with defeat to the 2008 Olympic gold medalists

She later managed to reach the semi-finals in Japan and French Open, She later managed to reach the semi-finals in the Japan and French Open,

and as second seeded
and as second seeds

but their pace stopped by
but their progress was stopped by

As a pair with Maheswari, she once ranked in the top 10 of the BWF ranking.
As a pair with Maheswari, she spent time inside the top 10 of the BWF rankings.

Polii crowned double title at the 2009 National Championships
Polii was crowned a double champion at the 2009 National Championships

they were the semi-finalists in Singapore Open
they were the semi-finalists in the Singapore Open

As for the Grand Prix Gold event, the pair were the finalists in the Macau and Indonesia Grand Prix Gold.
The pair were also the finalists in the Macau and Indonesia Grand Prix Gold.

She also was the quarter-finalists at the Asian Championships
She also was a quarter-finalist at the Asian Championships

but did not advance to the semi-final
though she did not advance to the semi-final

In 2011, Polii alongside Meiliana Jauhari have not been able to win a title.
In 2011, Polii alongside Meiliana Jauhari was not able to win a title.

Her best results at the Super Series event was the semi-finalists in India Open; also quarter-finalists in Singapore and Indonesia Open
Her best results at the Super Series event was the semi-finals in the India Open; she was also a quarter-finalist in Singapore and Indonesia Open

In the second round of Indonesia Open, a Super Series Premier event, Polii received a yellow card by umpire, for delaying time during the close match against Ma Jin and Pan Pan.
In the second round of the Indonesia Open, a Super Series Premier event, Polii received a yellow card from the umpire, for taking too much time during a close match against Ma Jin and Pan Pan.

At the Grand Prix event, she was the finalists in Chinese Taipei Open; semi-finalists in Malaysia and Swiss Open.
At the Grand Prix event, she was a finalist in the Chinese Taipei Open; semi-finalist in Malaysia and Swiss Open.

The duo stopped in the quarter-finals
The duo lost in the quarter-finals

made their head-to-head record deficit to 0–4.
worsening their head-to-head record against that pair to 0–4.

Indonesia finished in the semi-finals to Denmark with a score of 1–3.
Indonesia lost in the semi-finals to Denmark by a score of 1–3.

Polii started the season as the quarter-finalists in Korea Open Super Series Premier
Polii started the season by making the quarter-finals in the Korea Open Super Series Premier

She later had to defeat in the early round of some tournaments, including the Super Series event of Malaysia, All England, and India Open.
She later was defeated in the early rounds of some tournaments, including the Super Series event of Malaysia, All England, and the India Open.

In June, she reached the semi-finals of Indonesia and Singapore Open.
In June, she reached the semi-finals of Indonesia and the Singapore Open.

She managed to reduce the head-to-head record against the Japanese pair Miyuki Maeda and Satoko Suetsuna to 1–4, after she and Jauhari beat them in quarter-finals of Indonesia Open.
She managed to reduce her head-to-head deficit against the Japanese pair Miyuki Maeda and Satoko Suetsuna to 1–4, after she and Jauhari beat them in quarter-finals of the Indonesia Open.

 Done Stvbastian (talk) 15:38, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

2013–2015: First Grand Prix Gold, Super Series, and Asian Games champion

but could not give a good performance, after defeated in the initial round
but was defeated in the initial round

Anggia Shitta Awanda, the silver medalists at
Anggia Shitta Awanda, a silver medalist at

Polii-Awanda partnerships did not last long, since the duo could not bonded their individual skills, and their best result in first 4 tournaments was the quarter-finalists in New Zealand Open.
The Polii-Awanda partnership did not last long, with their best result in four tournaments being the quarter-finals of the New Zealand Open.

to serve four-year terms
to serve a four-year term

Wikilink Kuala Lumpur.

In preparation for Indonesia team to Sudirman Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Polii tried to be paired again with Nitya Krishinda Maheswari.
In preparation for Indonesia's participation in the Sudirman Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Polii resumed her partnership with Nitya Krishinda Maheswari.

She and Maheswari finally made their debut in Kuala Lumpur, and managed to contribute one point for Indonesia in their inaugural match against India.
In their first game back together in Kuala Lumpur, the pair managed to contribute one point for Indonesia against India.

in Thailand Open
in the Thailand Open

she later finished as semi-finalists in Singapore and French Open
they later finished as semi-finalists in Singapore and the French Open

In French Open, she and Maheswari beat world number one the first seeded from China Wang Xiaoli and Yu Yang in close rubber-games of 21–17, 14–21, 23–21.
In the French Open, she and Maheswari beat the world number one and first seeded pairing from China, Wang Xiaoli and Yu Yang in a close rubber game, 21–17, 14–21, 23–21.

Polii began the season finished as semi-finalist in Korea Open and quarter-finalist in Malaysia Open
Polii began the season as a semi-finalist in the Korea Open and quarter-finalist in the Malaysia Open

In March, she became the finalist in Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold beat the first seeded Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl in the quarter-finals; the 7th seeded Luo Ying and Luo Yu in the semi finals, and later she and Maheswari were defeated by the 2nd seeded Bao Yixin and Tang Jinhua 21–19, 16–21, 13–21.
In March, she became a finalist in the Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold after beating the first seeded Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl in the quarter-finals and the 7th seeded Luo Ying and Luo Yu in the semi finals. Later she and Maheswari were defeated by the 2nd seeded Bao Yixin and Tang Jinhua 21–19, 16–21, 13–21.

In last four meeting against Bao and Tang, the match always ended with rubber-games, and after lost the match in Swiss, the head-to-head record between the pairs deficit to 0–4.
In four meetings against Bao and Tang, each match had ended with a rubber game, and after the loss in Switzerland, the head-to-head record between the pairs stood at 0–4.

defeated for fifth time
defeated for fifth time

this time they lost in a close straight games
this time losing in two close games

the team finished in the quarter-finals
the team were eliminated in the quarter-finals

competed in Indonesia Open
competed in the Indonesia Open

she stopped in the second round
she lost in the second round

were able to surprised the competition by beating the defending champions
were able to upset the defending champions

in Chinese Taipei Open beat Wang Xiaoli and Yu Yang in final.
in the Chinese Taipei Open, beating Wang Xiaoli and Yu Yang in the final.

to compete in World Championships to compete in the World Championships

Wikilink Copenhagen

Miyuki Maeda in quarter-finals in quarter-finals
Miyuki Maeda in quarter-finals in the quarter-finals

beat 3rd seeds Kakiiwa and Maeda in quarter-finals, 2nd seeds Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei in semi-finals, and 1st seeds Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi in final.
beat 3rd seeds Kakiiwa and Maeda in the quarter-finals, 2nd seeds Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei in the semi-finals, and 1st seeds Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi in the final.

After finished as quarter-finalist in China Open, and semi-finalists in Hong Kong Open, she and Maheswari played in Dubai World Superseries Finals,
After finishing as quarter-finalists in the China Open, and semi-finalists in the Hong Kong Open, she and Maheswari played in the Dubai World Superseries Finals,

due to injury
due to an injury

as quarter-finalists in Malaysia Masters
as a quarter-finalist in the Malaysia Masters

She and her partner also finished in quarter-finals
She and her partner were also eliminated in the quarter-finals

In May, she was part of the Indonesia team that finished in the semi-finals and won the bronze medal of Sudirman Cup in Dongguan, China.
In May, she was part of the Indonesia team that won the bronze medal of Sudirman Cup in Dongguan, China.

In June, she and Maheswari made it to the final of Indonesia Open, but they were not able to win the title after lost to Tian Qing and Tang Jinhua in final.
In June, she and Maheswari made it to the final of the Indonesia Open, but they were not able to win the title after losing to Tian Qing and Tang Jinhua in the final.

Polii and Maheswari managed to retain their title in Chinese Taipei Open after beat world number one Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi in semi-finals, and the second seeded world number 3 Luo Ying and Luo Yu in final.
Polii and Maheswari managed to retain their title in the Chinese Taipei Open after beating world number one Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi in the semi-finals, and the second seeded world number 3 Luo Ying and Luo Yu in the final.

in World Championships in Jakarta
in the World Championships in Jakarta

Super Series title in Korea Open.
Super Series title in the Korea Open.

she finished as semi-finalists
she finished as a semi-finalist

also finalists in Grand Prix Gold event in Indonesian Masters. and as a finalist in a Grand Prix Gold event, the Indonesian Masters.

world number 3 in BWF World ranking.
world number 3 in the BWF World rankings.

 Done Stvbastian (talk) 03:20, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

2016: World number 2, and Rio Olympics

She and Maheswari started the season in March, and finished as semi finalist in German Open lost to Thai pair Puttita Supajirakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai in close rubber games.
She and Maheswari started the season in March, and finished as semi finalists in the German Open, losing in the final to Thai pair Puttita Supajirakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai in a close rubber game.

in India and Malaysia Open
in India and the Malaysia Open

in Singapore Open, as they did not step on court, after their opponent Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi withdrew from the final match due to injury suffered by Matsutomo
in the Singapore Open without stepping on court, after their opponents Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi withdrew from the final match due to an injury suffered by Matsutomo

lost the match to Naoko Fukuman and Kurumi Yonao in close rubber games with the score of 21–13, 19–21, 22–24
losing in the semi-finals to Naoko Fukuman and Kurumi Yonao in a close rubber game by the score of 21–13, 19–21, 22–24

The match between two pairs ended-up in two hour, 41 minute, as they made a record as the longest badminton match ever.
The match lasted two hours, 41 minutes, setting a record for the longest badminton match ever.

she alongside Indonesia women's team
she alongside the Indonesian women's team

competed in Uber Cup
competed in the Uber Cup

team stopped in the quarter-finals
team lost in the quarter-finals

In June, Polii and Maheswari finished as runner-up in Australian Open defeated by Bao Yixin and Chen Qingchen.
In June, Polii and Maheswari finished as runners-up in the Australian Open, defeated by Bao Yixin and Chen Qingchen.

quarter-finals in French Open
quarter-finals in the French Open

their position was replaced by
their position was taken by

 Done Stvbastian (talk) 03:31, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

2017: New partner, French Open and second Thailand Open title

Due to injury suffered by Maheswari, Polii tried to be partnered with
Due to an injury suffered by Maheswari, Polii tried partnerships with

the semi-finals in Thailand Masters, lost to
the semi-finals in the Thailand Masters, losing to

the duo failed in the second round of European tour in German, All England and Swiss Open.
the duo lost in the second round of the European tour in the German, All England and Swiss Open.

In May, Polii then partnered with Apriani Rahayu, and they compete as a new pair at the Sudirman Cup in Gold Coast, Australia.
In May, Polii partnered with Apriani Rahayu, and they competed as a new pair at the Sudirman Cup in Gold Coast, Australia.

won their first title in Thailand Open after defeated the hosts pair
won their first title in the Thailand Open after defeating the home pair

after they were paired together in just five months.
just five months into their partnership.

Another achievements achieved by Polii and Rahayu
Other achievements by Polii and Rahayu

Polii also helped Indonesia women's team won the bronze medal
Polii also helped the Indonesia women's team win the bronze medal

Since the Polii and Rahayu partnership was first paired in May, they reached a career high as world number 10 in BWF World rankings in November.
The Polii and Rahayu partnership, first paired in May, reached a career high as world number 10 in the BWF World rankings in November.

 Done Stvbastian (talk) 07:06, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

2018: India Open and third Thailand Open title

In January, Polii and Apriyani Rahayu began the season finished as runner-up in Indonesia Masters lost to second seeded Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi in final.
In January, Polii and Apriyani Rahayu began the season by finishing as runners-up in the Indonesia Masters, losing to second seeded Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi in the final.

A month later, the duo played as the third seeds in India Open won the title after beat the first seeded Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl in semi-finals, and the 2nd seeded Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai in final.
A month later, the duo played as the third seeds in the India Open and won the title after beating the first-seeded Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl in the semi-finals, and the second-seeded Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai in the final.

Wikilink Alor Setar

She featured in Indonesia women's team bronze medalist at the Asia Team Championships held in Alor Setar and quarter-finalists in Uber Cup in Bangkok.
She featured in the Indonesian women's team that won bronze at the Asia Team Championships held in Alor Setar and were quarter-finalists in the Uber Cup in Bangkok.

quarter-finals of Indonesia Open
quarter-finals of the Indonesia Open

she won her third Thailand Open title, and became the second title for Polii and Rahayu in Thailand, as they came in as defending champions, having won the event when it was a Grand Prix Gold last year.
she won her third Thailand Open title, as she and Rahayu defended the title they had won in Thailand the previous year, when the event was known as the Grand Prix.

also another bronze medals
and further bronze medals

In the remaining of 2019 tour
In the remainder of the 2019 tour

quarter-finals in Fuzhou China Open
quarter-finals in the Fuzhou China Open

world number 3 at the BWF rankings
world number 3 in the BWF rankings

 Done Stvbastian (talk) 07:16, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

2019–2020: Second India Open, first Southeast Asian Games and home soil title

Polii opened the 2019 season as finalist in Malaysia Masters with Apriyani Rahayu.
Polii opened the 2019 season as a finalist in the Malaysia Masters with Apriyani Rahayu.

In semi-finals, they beat their arch-rivals Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi in close rubber games, decrease their head-to-head record to 2–8.
In the semi-finals, they beat their arch-rivals Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi in a close rubber game, improving their head-to-head record against the Japanese pair to 2–8.

in Indonesia Masters.
in the Indonesia Masters.

Although, they have led 18–10, but the duo lost the first round in 20–22, and the match ended in close rubber games.
They led 18–10 in the first game, but lost it 20–22, eventually losing the match in a close rubber game.

In March, she and Rahayu stopped in quarter-finals of German and All England Open.
In March, she and Rahayu lost in the quarter-finals of both the German and All England Open.

defeat Chow Mei Kuan and Lee Meng Yean
defeating Chow Mei Kuan and Lee Meng Yean

In May, she alongside Indonesia team finished as semi-finalists in Sudirman Cup in Nanning, settled for the bronze medal.
In May, she alongside the Indonesia team finished as semi-finalists in the Sudirman Cup in Nanning, settling for the bronze medal.

of Australian Open
of the Australian Open

after beat the first seeded
after beating the first seeded

in quarter-finals
in the quarter-finals

made it the fifth defeat in seven meetings between them.
the fifth defeat in seven meetings between them.

At the World Championships in Basel, Switzerland, she and partner won the bronze medal, after defeated in the semi-finals to eventual champion Matsumoto and Nagahara.
At the World Championships in Basel, Switzerland, she and her partner won the bronze medal, after defeat in the semi-finals to eventual champions Matsumoto and Nagahara.

she and Rahayu have decreased their performance
she and Rahayu had fallen short of their previous standard

since making her debut
having made her debut

started their tour in Malaysia Masters.
started their tour in the Malaysia Masters.

in rubber games.
in a rubber game.

A week later in Indonesia Masters,
A week later in the Indonesia Masters,

she and Rahayu triumphing
she and Rahayu triumphed

in rubber games.
in a rubber game.

 Done Stvbastian (talk) 07:31, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

BWF Grand Prix (5 titles, 6 runners-up)

The World Badminton Grand Prix has been sanctioned
The World Badminton Grand Prix was sanctioned

 Done Stvbastian (talk) 07:33, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

Summary

This review is now finished. Let me know if you have any questions.--Harper J. Cole (talk) 17:05, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

Done. Thank you so much for your time and hard work. Stvbastian (talk) 07:38, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

Looking good - I shall promote to GA status. Thank you for the interesting read.--Harper J. Cole (talk) 19:13, 5 July 2021 (UTC)