Indonesia Open: Ayush Shetty, Rohan-Ruthvika storm into pre-quarters
Synopsis
India's next-gen shuttler Ayush Shetty did it again — toppling world no. 15 Weng Hong Yang for the second time this year to reach the Indonesia Open pre-quarters. With Rohan-Ruthvika stunning a world no. 20 pair and Sindhu through, India have three live shots in Jakarta, even as Lakshya Sen and an injured Satwik-Chirag crashed out.
Key Takeaways
Ayush Shetty beat China's Weng Hong Yang 8-21, 22-20, 21-15 to enter the Indonesia Open pre-quarters.
Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani upset world no.
20 Yang Po-Hsuan / Hu Ling Fang 21-14, 21-14 in just 34 minutes.
PV Sindhu defeated Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan 25-23, 21-16 in her opener.
Lakshya Sen lost 21-19, 21-16 to home favourite Alwi Farhan .
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty retired mid-match due to injury.
Shetty next faces Lee Cheuk Yiu ; Rohan-Ruthvika meet defending champions Gicquel / Delrue .
Ayush Shetty and the mixed doubles pair of Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde battled past higher-ranked opponents on Wednesday to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open 2026 in Jakarta. Shetty edged China's world no. 15 Weng Hong Yang 8-21, 22-20, 21-15, while Rohan-Ruthvika stunned Chinese Taipei's world no. 20 duo Yang Po-Hsuan and Hu Ling Fang 21-14, 21-14.
Shetty's gritty three-game comeback
The former world junior bronze medallist and Thomas Cup 2026 bronze medallist surrendered the opener before clawing back. After racing to an 8-4 cushion in the second, Shetty saw Weng claw level and earn a game point at 20-19. The Indian held his nerve, taking three straight points to force the decider.
In the third, Shetty built a six-point lead and shut the contest out in one hour and six minutes. It was his second straight win over Weng, having beaten him at the Thomas Cup in April. He next faces Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong, who upset fourth seed Christo Popov.
Rohan-Ruthvika's 34-minute upset
The Indian mixed doubles pair dismantled the higher-ranked Chinese Taipei combination in just 34 minutes, dictating tempo from the front court. A sterner test awaits in the next round, with defending champions Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue of France lined up.
Sindhu through, Lakshya falters
Earlier in the day, PV Sindhu opened her campaign with a 25-23, 21-16 win over Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan. The first game went the distance before Sindhu pulled clear in the second.
However, Lakshya Sen bowed out, losing 21-19, 21-16 to home favourite Alwi Farhan, who had stunned world no. 1 Shi Yu Qi at the Singapore Open the previous week.
What's lined up Thursday
Sindhu faces a tough assignment against An Se-Young in the women's singles second round. In men's doubles, Hariharan and Arjun meet Malaysia's Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai, who progressed after Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty retired in the opening game due to Satwik's injury — a setback for India's top-ranked doubles unit ahead of the Asian swing.
With three Indian campaigns alive across singles and doubles, the Istora Senayan continues to throw up the kind of upsets that have defined the Super 1000 event this season.
Point of View
Lakshya's tame exit to a teenager who has already toppled Shi Yu Qi underscores how thin the margins have become at Super 1000 level. India's depth is widening, but the headline acts are looking increasingly fragile.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Ayush Shetty beat at the Indonesia Open 2026?
Ayush Shetty defeated China's world no. 15 Weng Hong Yang 8-21, 22-20, 21-15 in a three-game thriller lasting one hour and six minutes. It was his second consecutive win over Weng, having beaten him at the Thomas Cup in April.
How did Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani win their first round?
The Indian mixed doubles pair upset Chinese Taipei's world no. 20 combination of Yang Po-Hsuan and Hu Ling Fang 21-14, 21-14 in just 34 minutes. They next face defending champions Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue of France.
Did PV Sindhu win her opening match at the Indonesia Open?
Yes, PV Sindhu beat Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan 25-23, 21-16 in the opening round. She faces a tough second-round clash against An Se-Young on Thursday.
Why did Satwik-Chirag exit the Indonesia Open 2026?
The pair retired during the opening game of their first-round match due to an injury to Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. Their opponents, Malaysia's Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai, advanced to face India's Hariharan-Arjun in the next round.
Who knocked out Lakshya Sen at the Indonesia Open?
Home favourite Alwi Farhan beat Lakshya Sen 21-19, 21-16 in the first round. The Indonesian had stunned world no. 1 Shi Yu Qi at the Singapore Open the previous week.
