New star emerge as Indonesia upset Thailand to enter Uber Cup semis

Awesome: Indonesia's Ester Nurumi, left is congratulated by teammate Gregoria Mariska Tunjung after defeating Thailand's Supandia Katethong in a quarter-final match of the Uber Cup Finals in Chengdu. (AP Photo)

CHENGDU: A courageous performance by Ester Nurumi capped off a brilliant day by Indonesia as they assured themselves of a first Uber Cup medal in 14 years.

The 19-year-old showed great temperament in the third match of the quarterfinal against Thailand’s Supanida Katethong, staying tenaciously in the game despite struggling physically through most of the third game.