Pia Zebadiah
| Pia Zebadiah | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Birth name | Pia Zebadiah Bernadet |
| Born | January 22, 1989 Medan, North Sumatra |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Handedness | Right |
| Coach | Richard Mainaky |
| Women's doubles & Mixed doubles | |
| Highest Ranking | 9 (Mixed doubles) (July 21, 2011) |
| Current Ranking | 9 (July 21, 2011) |
Pia Zebadiah Bernadet (known Pia Zebadiah, born Medan, North Sumatra; January 22, 1989) is a female badminton player from Indonesia. She is the sister of men's doubles world and Olympic champion Markis Kido.
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[edit] Career
[edit] Women's Singles
In 2007 she contributed to the Indonesian women's team's capture of the gold medal at the SEA Games by beating Singapore's Gu Juan 21-15, 17-21, 21-12 in the decisive match.
Perhaps her best performance came in the 2008 Uber Cup. She helped Indonesia to defeat Germany in the semifinals by dominating Karin Schnaase 21-7, 21-15.
She played in the 2008 Indonesia, Japan, and Denmark Super Series events, advancing farthest in Denmark where she reached the quarterfinals.
Another good performance came at the Chinese Taipei Open, where she defeated her compatriot Maria Kristin Yulianti, who won the bronze medal at the Olympic Games, in the quarter-final. However, she lost to the young star from India, Saina Nehwal, in the semifinals.
[edit] Women's Doubles
Now Pia Zebadiah play in women doubles with Debby Susanto. Because, Pia are confused she can't play well in several tournaments.
[edit] Mixed Doubles
Pia Zebadiah play in mixed doubles too, with Frans Kurniawan Teng. She always appear confident, and very lissom. In 2009, Pia Zebadiah take first title from New Zealand Open and defeated World Badminton Player No.10 Yohan Hadikusumo Wiratama/Chau Hoi Wah from Hong Kong.In 2010 They reached as semi-finalist in Indonesia Open Grand Prix Gold they defeated by Lilyana Natsir/Tantowi Ahmad. In 2011, They could reach their first final super series, but defeated by their Indonesianmate too in the final by Lilyana Natsir/Tantowi Ahmad with just straight sets 21-18, 23-21. They became the main pair of mix double in Sudirman Cup causing by Injured of Lilyana Natsir and they could play quite good.
[edit] Personal life
She started playing badminton in Jaya Raya Jakarta badminton club. Her parents are Djumharbey Anwar (father) and Yul Asteria Zakaria (mother). In spare time she plays football. Her brothers, Bona Septano, and Markis Kido, are also Indonesian national badminton players.
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