Indonesian Duo of Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin Reach All England 2026 Semifinals
Birmingham – Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin have continued their impressive run at the All England Open 2026, defeating Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang of China in the quarterfinal round. This victory secures their place in the semifinals as the last remaining Indonesian pair in the tournament.
Match Details
The Indonesian duo overcame the third-seeded Chinese pair with a score of 21-12, 21-18 in a match held at the Utilitia Arena in Birmingham, England, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
First Game Performance
Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin demonstrated strong performance from the beginning of the first game, establishing an early lead of 4-2. Despite a brief attempt by Liang and Wang to close the gap to 5-6, the Indonesian pair quickly extended their advantage, leading 9-5. They maintained their momentum, reaching an 11-6 lead at the interval.
Following the interval, the Chinese pair managed to reduce the deficit to 15-17, but Raymond and Nikolaus maintained control and secured the first game with a final score of 21-16.
Second Game and Victory
The second game began with a closely contested start, with both pairs trading points to reach a 3-3 tie. After falling behind 3-5, the Indonesian duo rallied to take a 7-5 lead. Capitalizing on errors from their opponents, they extended their lead to 11-7 at the interval.
Continuing their aggressive play after the interval, Raymond and Nikolaus quickly increased their lead. They achieved a significant advantage, leading 18-9, and ultimately secured the match with a final score of 21-18 after Liang’s return went wide, earning them match point at 20-10.
Semifinal Berth
With this victory, Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin advance to the semifinals of the All England 2026, remaining as Indonesia’s sole representatives in the tournament. Details of the match can be found on DetikSport.
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