Indonesia’s All England 2026 Campaign: Mixed Results as Quarterfinals Loom

Birmingham – Indonesia’s contingent at the All England Open 2026 experienced a day of contrasting fortunes, securing five quarterfinal berths while as well witnessing Jonatan Christie’s exit. The Round of 16 concluded at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England, on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Quarterfinalists Emerge

Alwi Farhan led the charge, advancing to the quarterfinals after a decisive victory over Chou Tien Chen, 21-13, 21-19. Putri Kusuma Wardani also continued her strong run, defeating Kim Ga-eun 25-23, 21-15 to secure her spot in the last eight.

In men’s doubles, two Indonesian pairs triumphed. Muhammad Rian Ardianto/Rahmat Hidayat overcame Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin 23-21, 21-17, while Raymond Indra/Nikolaus Joaquin staged a comeback victory against Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri, winning 8-21, 21-14, 21-16.

Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Meilysa Trias Puspitasari also progressed in women’s doubles, defeating Rin Iwanaga/Kie Nakanishi 21-11, 18-21, 21-17. Completing the Indonesian quarterfinal lineup, Amri Syahnawi/Nita Violina Marwah won their sibling duel against Jafar Hidayatullah/Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu, 22-20, 21-18.

Jonatan Christie Falls to Lin Chun-Yi

Despite the successes, Jonatan Christie’s campaign came to an conclude as he suffered a straight-game defeat to Lin Chun-Yi, 19-21, 12-21. According to Jonatan, Lin Chun-Yi displayed a solid performance with a fast tempo and varied shots, making it difficult for him to implement his strategy Suara.com.

“He played much faster, and also had several variations of shots that were quite difficult to counter,” Jonatan stated. He also admitted to lacking patience during the match, which affected his strategy execution Suara.com.

Quarterfinal Lineup

The Indonesian players will face challenging opponents in the quarterfinals on Friday, March 6, 2026.

• Alwi Farhan vs. Kunlavut Vitidsarn
• Putri Kusuma Wardani vs. An Se-young
• Raymond Indra/Nikolaus Joaquin vs. Liang Wei Keng/Wang Cheng
• Rian Ardianto/Rahmat Hidayat vs. Chen Bo Yang/Liu Yi
• Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Meilysa Trias Puspitasari vs. Pearly Tan/Tinaah Muralitharan
• Amri Syahnawi/Nita Violina Marwah vs. Guo Xin Wa/Chen Fang Hui

All England 2026: Round of 16 Results

• Men’s Singles
• Alwi Farhan vs Chou Tien Chen: 21-13, 21-19
• Jonatan Christie vs Lin Chun Yi: 19-21, 12-21 (Loss)
• Women’s Singles
• Putri Kusuma Wardani vs Kim Ga-eun: 25-23, 21-15
• Men’s Doubles
• Muhammad Rian Ardianto/Rahmat Hidayat vs Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin: 23-21, 21-17
• Raymond Indra/Nikolaus Joaquin vs Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri: 8-21, 21-14, 21-16
• Women’s Doubles
• Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Meilysa Trias Puspitasari vs Rin Iwanaga/Kie Nakanishi: 21-11, 18-21, 21-17
• Mixed Doubles
• Amri Syahnawi/Nita Violina Marwah vs Jafar Hidayatullah/Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu: 22-20, 21-18