Rondina, Pons score first SEA Games win vs Indonesia

Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons secured a significant 2-1 comeback victory against an Indonesian pair in the Southeast Asian Games women's beach volleyball.

This win marks a breakthrough for the Philippine duo, as it is their first time defeating an Indonesian team in the SEA Games after previously settling for bronze medals with different partners.

The match against Indonesia's Desi Ratnasari and Nur Sari ended with a thrilling 15-21, 21-16, 18-16 scoreline in the deciding set.

Rondina expressed immense gratitude for the win, acknowledging the formidable challenge posed by their Indonesian opponents, noting they had never beaten Indonesia in four years.

The Philippines had to fight through a best-of-three series where their initial win was countered by another Indonesian pair.

Rondina and Pons, who have previously clinched bronze medals together in the 2019 and 2021 SEA Games, are aiming for a stronger performance after playing with different partners in the previous edition.