Indonesia Masters 2026: Fajar/Fikri Meet Raymond/Indra

Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri clashed with Raymond Indra/Nikolaus Joaquin in the quarterfinal of the 2026 Indonesia Masters (doc. PBSI).

JAKARTA - The Indonesian men's doubles sector is certain to have one ticket to the semifinals of the 2026 Daihatsu Indonesia Masters because Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri met Raymond Indra/Nikolaus Joaquin.

Fajar/Fikri advanced to the quarterfinals of the BWF Super 500 level event after defeating their compatriots, Leo Rolly Carnando/Bagas Maulana, in a three-game match, 21-16, 18-21, and 21-13, on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

"We made too many consecutive mistakes. If we make a mistake in one or two points, we can get points again. It's a pity, especially in critical points," said Leo after the defeat.

Meanwhile, Raymond/Nikolaus secured the eight-man ticket after defeating the eighth seeded pair of Lee Jhe-Huei/Yang Po-Hsuan from China Taipei in a three-game match 14-21, 21-18, and 24-22.

The clash between Raymond/Nikolaus and Fajar/Fikri in the quarterfinal on Friday, January 23, 2026, will automatically ensure that one ticket for the men's doubles semifinals belongs to Indonesia.

"First of all, praise God we were able to finish the match without any injuries. We played all out and in the last moments we were behind the points. I just thought, just be brave, because it's already a golden point," said Nikolaus.

The duel between Fajar/Fikri and Raymond/Nikolaus tomorrow is a repeat of the Australian Open final late last year. At that time, Raymond/Nikolaus managed to bring home the title.

The Indonesian men's doubles team has secured a total of three tickets to the 2026 Indonesia Masters quarterfinal. Another ticket was won by Sabar Karyaman Gutama/Mohammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani.

If Sabar/Reza manages to overcome the third seed Man Wei Chong/Kai Wun Tee from Malaysia tomorrow, the Indonesian men's doubles will automatically secure a final ticket at Istora.