Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin Aim for Orleans Masters Revenge After Swiss Open Disappointment
Indonesia’s men’s doubles pair, Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin, are seeking redemption at the 2026 Orleans Masters, scheduled to seize place from March 17-22 in France. The duo is seeded second in the Super 300 tournament and arrives motivated to improve upon their recent performance at the 2026 Yonex Swiss Open.
Swiss Open Setback Fuels Orleans Masters Drive
At the Yonex Swiss Open 2026, Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin were eliminated in the round of 32 by Taiwan’s Chen Cheng Kuan and Lin Bing-Wei with a score of 17-21, 17-21. Following the defeat, Joaquin expressed their commitment to maximizing their efforts in future competitions.
Orleans Masters Lineup
Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin are among three Indonesian men’s doubles pairs competing at the Orleans Masters 2026.
Recent Tournament Results
Prior to the Swiss Open, the pair competed at the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2026, reaching the semi-finals. Their results included:
- Round of 32: Defeated Kang Min Hyuk and Ki Dong Ju (South Korea) 17-21, 21-12, 21-19
- Round of 16: Defeated Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri (Indonesia) 8-21, 21-14, 21-16
- Quarter-Final: Defeated Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang (China) 21-18, 21-12
- Semi-Final: Lost to Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae (South Korea) 19-21, 13-21
They also participated in the TSINGTAO Badminton Asia Team Championships 2026 in February, achieving a win against Choong Hon Jian and Haikal Muhammad (Malaysia) 16-21, 21-11, 21-19, but facing losses against Pharanyu Kaosamaang and Worrapol Thongsa-Nga (Thailand) 19-21, 18-21, and Takumi Nomura and Yuichi Shimogami (Japan) 17-21, 15-21.
Upcoming Match
Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin are scheduled to play against Donovan Willard Wee Jia Hao and Howin Wong in the round of 32 at the Orleans Masters, as of March 18th. Flashscore provides live updates on the tournament.
Thomas Cup Preparation
The pair is also preparing for the Thomas Cup, with Herry Iman Pierngadi expressing approval of their progress. The Star reports that they are considered key players for Indonesia in the upcoming competition.