JAKARTA - The Indonesian mixed doubles at the 2026 Malaysia Open are certain to be exhausted after Marwan Faza/Aisyah Salsabila Putri Pranata as the last hope was eliminated in the first round.
The pair, who had just made their debut in the BWF Super 1000-level tournament, failed to keep their dreams alive after losing to Julien Maio/Lea Palermo (France) in a three-game match 21-9, 16-21, and 16-21 on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
"Today we are repeating the mistakes we often make. It is a pity why we are back under pressure when we have taken the first game," said Marwan in a statement received.
Marwan/Aisyah started the first game very well. They scored four consecutive points and then managed to lead by eight points at the interval.
In the second game, it was the opponent's turn to start well to take a 6-1 lead. Marwan/Aisyah then rose and won narrowly 9-8, but the opponent immediately scored three points to take the lead at the break and was never caught again.
In the deciding game, Marwan/Aisyah rose from a tight competition at the start to lead two points at the break. They also led 16-14, but their points stopped there.
"The opponent did speed up the tempo and was more daring to complain, but we should be able to overcome it. We control the game, but we continue to be pressured back. This is what we must immediately find a solution," said Marwan.
Indonesia has two mixed doubles pairs who will compete in this tournament. The other pair is Jafar Hidayatullah/Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu.
The pair of champions at the 2025 Taipei Open had returned early in the first day's match which took place yesterday, January 6, 2026. Their journey was paved by the Malaysian mixed doubles, Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei who were the fourth seeds.
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