RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesian men’s singles shuttler prodigy Alwi Farhan has surged into the finals of the Swiss Open 2026, following in the footsteps of compatriot Putri Kusuma Wardani. Alwi secured his place in the title match after an impressive straight-games victory over China’s Li Shi Feng at St. Jakobshalle, Basel, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, local time.

Antara reported that Alwi triumphed 21-10, 21-19 against the world number seven, effectively avenging his previous defeat at the 2025 China Open and leveling their head-to-head record at 1-1. This result ensures Indonesia has a fighting chance for a "singles sweep" in the final round.

In the opening game, Alwi displayed absolute dominance. He established an early 4-2 lead and relentlessly pushed forward to an 11-4 interval advantage. Maintaining his consistency while capitalizing on Li's unforced errors, Alwi widened the gap to 17-9 before clinically closing the set at 21-10.

The second game proved to be a tougher mental test. Li Shi Feng mounted a strong comeback, applying heavy pressure to lead 11-5 at the interval.

However, Alwi demonstrated remarkable mental fortitude. Through patient rally play and calculated attacks, he clawed back into the game, eventually overturning the deficit to lead 18-16. He maintained this momentum through a tense series of final points to secure the 21-19 win.

This victory marks a significant milestone in Alwi's progression on the BWF World Tour. He is now set to face Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in the final, while Putri Kusuma Wardani will battle Thailand's Supanida Katethong.

While Alwi and Putri advanced, other Indonesian representatives saw their journeys end in the semifinals. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting was eliminated from the tournament after suffering a 17-21, 12-21 defeat to Japan's Yushi Tanaka. Similarly, the mixed doubles pair Amri Syahnawi and Nita Violina Marwah fell to China’s Cheng Xing and Zhang Chi in a three-game battle that ended 21-14, 15-21, 13-21.

The upcoming finals offer a prime opportunity for Indonesia to claim two titles in the prestigious Super 300 tournament. ***