Fajar/Fikri Finish as Runners-Up at Singapore Open 2026 After Final Loss to India

Indonesia's hopes for a Singapore Open 2026 title were dashed as the men's doubles pair Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri succumbed to India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in a hard-fought final.

The Indonesian duo, competing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, secured the opening game but ultimately fell 21-18, 17-21, 16-21 to the fourth-seeded Indian pair.

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They played with great confidence and have a very lethal attack. Several times we were forced to lift the shuttle, and they were able to capitalize on those opportunities immediately.

Fajar attributed the defeat to their opponents' superior confidence and lethal attack. "They played with great confidence and have a very lethal attack," he stated. "Several times we were forced to lift the shuttle, and they were able to capitalize on those opportunities immediately."

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We kept trying to get out of that pressure, but they were extremely solid.

Fikri echoed his partner's sentiments, noting the struggle against the relentless pressure. "We kept trying to get out of that pressure, but they were extremely solid," he said.

Despite the runner-up finish, Fajar and Fikri expressed optimism for the rest of the season, emphasizing their goal of consistent improvement and performance on the BWF World Tour. They highlighted the importance of fan support as they prepare for the upcoming Indonesia Open 2026.

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Hopefully we can continue to be consistent throughout the year. We have many targets this season, and the nearest one is the Indonesia Open next week.