Shenzhen, China — In a 28-team field spanning seven nations at Mission Hills Mall, Team Bali Indonesia authored one of the PCL Asia Season 2 Grand Finals’ defining stories. The squad surged through the draw, capped by a 3–2 Dreambreaker win over the Philippines’ Team SO Chill, and finished fourth overall to earn $11,000 - a result that cements Indonesia’s rise in Asian pickleball.
The Run
Bali’s campaign was shaped by resilience and timely execution. The Dreambreaker (pickleball’s rotating singles tiebreak) against SO Chill became the hinge point of their week—a five-player pressure cooker that Bali edged 3–2 to reach the last four. From there, the team pushed into the semifinals and ultimately sealed fourth, a podium-adjacent finish in a bracket featuring national champions from across the region.
The People Behind the Push
Alit is a cornerstone of Indonesian pickleball and arrived with a résumé to match—No. 1 in Asia (50+) across singles, gender doubles, and mixed doubles. His tactical depth and composure were central to Bali’s steadying presence in Shenzhen.
Dipa represents the sport’s fast growth in Indonesia. A relative newcomer, he captured Men’s Singles 19+ Advanced (4.5) gold at WPC Bali 2025 - his first international tournament - and added valuable experience at WPC Matta (Kuching, Malaysia) before bringing an aggressive, high-energy style to the PCL team format.
Desy Ratnasari, a former national tennis standout, has transitioned seamlessly into pickleball with consistent podium finishes across Indonesia. In Shenzhen, she set the tone as a vocal leader, summed up by her own reflection during the event: “I never gave up, I fought for my team.”
Angie Nikita Bong is a familiar face on the WPC circuit, competing primarily in Open and Advanced divisions. Her adaptability to different styles and steady decision-making in high-stakes exchanges proved invaluable during Bali’s deep run.
What Fourth Place Means
Fourth in a field this deep - and secured via a Dreambreaker classic - does more than cap a season; it signals a durable pathway for Bali Pickleball Club. With veteran know-how in Alit, the fresh surge of Dipa, and the competitive consistency of Desy and Angie, Bali blends experience and emergence in a way that travels.
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