Only Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri advanced to the semifinals of the China Open 2026 after three other Indonesian players were eliminated in the quarterfinals on Friday, 24 July 2026.
Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri defeated South Korea's Kang Min Hyuk and Ki Dong Ju 21-15, 21-13 at the Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium in Changzhou. The defending champions will face Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in the semifinals.
Jonatan Christie, Putri Kusuma Wardani, and Rachel Allessya Rose/Febi Setianingrum were all eliminated. Rachel/Febi lost to Li Yi Jing and Luo Xu Min 18-21, 18-21.
Fajar said the match went according to plan. Fikri stressed the importance of physical recovery before the semifinal.
