Indonesia Masters 2026 – Results as Malaysia wrote history

Malaysia created history with a hat-trick of titles in Jakarta, while host Indonesia celebrated with Men’s Single champion

Indonesia Masters 2026 – Results updates as Malaysia clinched three titles while hosts Indonesia ensured the tournament ended on a high by claiming the men’s singles crown.

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The Super 500 event with a total prize purse of USD 500,000, concluded in Jakarta with contrasting but equally memorable storylines.

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“Third time’s a charm” proved an apt phrase for Malaysia. After back-to-back disappointments at the Malaysia Open 2026 and India Open 2026, the Malaysian contingent produced a remarkable resurgence in Jakarta, capturing three major titles and etching their name into the tournament’s history books.

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Despite the excitement, the week was also marked by several unfortunate incidents. A number of high-profile players were forced to withdraw due to injury, including Ratchanok Intanon, the 2025 women’s singles champion, who was sidelined in the quarter-finals.

In the women’s doubles final, Arisa Igarashi was also forced to pull out due to health concerns, resulting in a walkover victory for the Malaysian pair — a disappointing end to what had promised to be a competitive title match.

Indonesia Masters 2026 Results – Malaysia Rewrite History in Jakarta

Malaysia were the undisputed headline act of the tournament, becoming the first nation in history to win three titles at a Super 500 or higher-level event, outside of traditional powerhouses China, Japan, Korea Republic and Indonesia.

The historic run began in mixed doubles, where Chen Tang Jie / Toh Ee Wei showcased resilience and maturity well beyond their years. Facing the experienced Danish duo Mathias Christiansen / Alexandra Bøje, the Malaysian world champions dropped the opening game 15-21 before tightening their play, raising the tempo and asserting control at the net.

Their comeback victory of 21-17, 21-11 not only delivered the title but also made them the first Malaysian mixed doubles pair to win the Indonesia Masters.

The second title arrived under bittersweet circumstances in women’s doubles, where Pearly Tan / Thinaah Muralitharan were awarded a walkover after Miyu Takahashi was forced to withdraw due to fever, alongside partner Arisa Igarashi.

While the ending lacked a decisive on-court contest, the achievement remained historic: Tan and Thinaah became just the second Malaysian women’s pair to win the tournament, following Vivian Hoo / Woon Khe Wei some 15 years earlier.

The third title was arguably the most satisfying. In men’s doubles, Goh Sze Fei / Nur Izzuddin delivered a composed and tactically disciplined performance to defeat Indonesian youngsters Nikolaus Joaquin / Raymond Indra 21-19, 21-13. The win not only avenged their Australian Open semifinal loss but also ended a one-year title drought, marking a timely resurgence for a pair once tipped for the very top.

Alwi Farhan – Indonesia’s New Beacon of Hope

While Malaysia dominated the medal count, the most electric moment inside Istora Senayan belonged to the host nation.

In the men’s singles final, 20-year-old Alwi Farhan produced a stunningly emphatic display, dismantling Thailand’s Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul 21-5, 21-6 in just 25 minutes. The 2023 World Junior Champion barely put a foot wrong, overwhelming his opponent with relentless pace, immaculate shuttle control and a level of composure rarely seen at such a young age.

The victory marked Farhan’s first Super 500 title and his second World Tour crown overall, allowing Indonesia to close their home tournament with pride and optimism.

Chen Yu Fei Reasserts Her Authority in Women’s Singles

In women’s singles, Chen Yu Fei once again demonstrated why she remains one of the most consistent forces in world badminton. The Chinese world champion overcame surprise finalist Pitchamon Opatniputh of Thailand to claim the title in commanding fashion.

Although the final lacked a marquee rivalry, Opatniputh’s run to the final stood out as a major highlight, underlining the increasing depth and competitiveness in the women’s game, where the gap between established elites and emerging challengers continues to narrow.

There was a sense of what might have been, however, as fans were denied a potential blockbuster clash between Chen Yu Fei, the 2022 champion, and Ratchanok Intanon, the reigning champion and three-time tournament winner. Intanon had earlier benefited from a retirement win over Supanida Katethong in the round of 16, before suffering the same fate herself in the quarter-finals against Nozomi Okuhara.

Vietnam’s Nguyễn Thùy Linh also impressed with a quarter-final appearance, eventually bowing out to Opatniputh, who would go on to finish runner-up.

A Tournament of Balance and Transition

Indonesia Masters 2026 was not merely a celebration of champions, but a clear reflection of a generational shift underway in world badminton. Established stars still found ways to deliver, but a new wave of young talent is increasingly asserting itself on the biggest stages.

For Malaysia, three titles validated a long-term strategy focused on depth and doubles excellence. For Indonesia, Alwi Farhan’s triumph represented something even greater than a trophy — a belief that the next generation is ready to carry expectations at the legendary Istora Senayan.

As the World Tour moves on, Jakarta once again fulfilled its familiar role: a proving ground for character, a stage for history, and the place where future stars truly announce themselves to the badminton world.

DAIHATSU Indonesia Masters 2026 – Champions

Event	Champion	Runner-up	Semi-finalists
Men’s Singles	Alwi Farhan (Indonesia)	Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul (Thailand)	Chi Yu Jen (Chinese Taipei), Loh Kean Yew (Singapore)
Women’s Singles	Chen Yu Fei (China)	Pitchamon Opatniputh (Thailand)	Letshanaa Karupatheva (Malaysia), Nozomi Okuhara (Japan)
Men’s Doubles	Goh Sze Fei / Nur Izzuddin (Malaysia)	Joaquin / Raymond (Indonesia)	Gutama / Isfahani (Indonesia), Lundgaard / Vestergaard (Denmark)
Women’s Doubles	Pearly Tan / Thinaah Muralitharan (Malaysia)	Igarashi / Takahashi (Japan – retired)	Mayasari / Rahayu (Indonesia), Rose / Setianingrum (Indonesia)
Mixed Doubles	Chen Tang Jie / Toh Ee Wei (Malaysia)	Christiansen / Bøje (Denmark)	Jiang / Wei (China), Jafar / Pasaribu (Indonesia)