Putri Kusuma Wardani Faces Strategic Challenge

In the women’s singles final, Putri Kusuma Wardani was defeated by Thailand’s Supanida Katethong in straight games, 11-21 and 15-21. Following the match, Putri expressed disappointment but acknowledged her opponent’s effective strategy.

Supanida executed the right strategy by restricting the ball to me and accelerating the pace of the game. PP PBSI official statement

Despite the loss, Putri remains optimistic, viewing the experience as crucial for her development. She plans to analyze her performance over the past two weeks, focusing on physical conditioning, technique, and mental fortitude.

Alwi Farhan Cites Fatigue in Final Loss

Alwi Farhan similarly experienced defeat, losing to Japan’s Yushi Tanaka, the sixth seed, with scores of 18-21 and 12-21. Alwi attributed his performance to fatigue following a demanding semi-final match.

After last night’s semi-final match I felt like I couldn’t have recovered better. I agree that Yushi played better. Alwi Farhan

He acknowledged that his physical condition wasn’t at its peak during the final.

Valuable Experience for Rising Stars

Both players emphasized the importance of the tournament as a learning experience. Alwi noted that competing at the Super 300 level felt more pressurized than his previous participation in a Super 1000 tournament like the All England.

Both Putri and Alwi are now focused on training and preparation for future competitions, aiming to build on the lessons learned at the Swiss Open 2026.

FAQ

• Did any Indonesian players win gold at the Swiss Open 2026? No, both Indonesian finalists, Alwi Farhan and Putri Kusuma Wardani, were defeated in their respective finals matches.
• What were the final scores of Putri Kusuma Wardani’s match? Putri Kusuma Wardani lost to Supanida Katethong 11-21 and 15-21.
• What reason did Alwi Farhan deliver for his loss? Alwi Farhan cited fatigue as a contributing factor to his defeat.