A Dark Day for Indonesia in Odense

Six Indonesian shuttlers saw their campaigns end in defeat on day one of the 2026 Denmark Open in Odense, Denmark, on Tuesday (13/10/2026). Not a single Indonesian won a match on the opening day of the BWF Super 750 event.

The defeats began with Ali Faathir Rayhan/Devin Artha Wahyudi, who fell in straight games 14-21, 20-22 to China's Hu Ke Yuan/Lin Xiang Yi.

In women's doubles, Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Meilysa Trias Puspitasari lost a rubber game 21-9, 20-22, 14-21 to Lauren Lam/Allison Lee of the United States after dominating the opener.

Sabar/Reza and Ubed Bow Out

Sabar Karyaman Gutama/Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani also exited in round one, losing 18-21, 21-19, 10-21 to Japan's Hiroki Okamura/Kyohei Yamashita despite taking the second game.

Men's singles player Moh Zaki Ubaidillah (Ubed) lost in straight games 8-21, 18-21 to Canada's eighth seed Victor Lai in 47 minutes.

After the match, Ubed admitted he grew impatient in the first game. "In the first game I tried to trade blows early on, but after the interval Victor sped up the tempo and I got a bit impatient," Ubed said, quoted from the official PBSI (Indonesian Badminton Association) website.

Leo/Daniel Withdraw, Raymond/Joaquin Lose a Thriller

Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin did not play after withdrawing hours before their match against China's Chen Bo Yang/Liu Yi. Daniel Marthin had an elbow problem after a training session.

The day's closing match saw Raymond Indra/Nikolaus Joaquin face England's eighth seeds Ben Lane/Sean Vendy. Raymond/Joaquin, 8-18 down in the first game, nearly turned it around before falling 19-21, 17-21 in 37 minutes.

Every Indonesian in action on day one lost.

Eight Indonesians Still to Play on Day Two

Despite the bitter opening day, Indonesia still have eight representatives to begin their campaigns on day two, Wednesday (14/10/2026).

They include Jonatan Christie against Lin Chun-yi of Taiwan, Alwi Farhan against India's Ayush Shetty, Putri Kusuma Wardani, Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri, Dejan Ferdinansyah/Felisha Pasaribu, Amri Syahnawi/Nita Violina Marwah, Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti, and Rachel Allessya Rose/Febi Setianingrum.

The 2026 Denmark Open is a BWF World Tour Super 750 event held October 13-18, 2026, at the Jyske Bank Arena in Odense, Denmark.