Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Mohammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani advanced to the perempatfinal China Masters 2026 after defeating Daniel Ludgaard and Mads Vestergaard. Playing at Court 1 of the Shenzen Arena on Thursday (3/9/2026) malam WIB, the Indonesian pair secured a victory with identical scores of 21-15, 21-15.
Match Details and Game Progression at Shenzhen Arena
The Round of 16 clash saw Sabar and Reza open aggressively, capturing the first three points of the opening game. Lundgaard and Vestergaard fought back to level the score at 3-3 before the Indonesian duo regained momentum to lead 11-9 at the interval. Though the Danish pair erased a five-point deficit later in the set to tie at 14-14, Sabar and Reza pulled away again to reach game point at 20-15 before closing out the first game 21-15.
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The second game followed a similar pattern, with Sabar and Reza maintaining a consistent two-to-three-point cushion. They entered the interval leading 11-8 and steadily extended their advantage to 18-13 and 19-14. A shot landing out of bounds from Lundgaard and Vestergaard sealed the match point at 20-15, cementing the 21-15 second-game win.
Standing Alone as Indonesia’s Remaining Representative
With this victory, Sabar and Reza stand as the sole remaining Indonesian representatives in the tournament draw. Official social media updates from Badminton Indonesia (@INABadminton) note that fellow compatriots Jonathan Christie, Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin, alongside Ali Faathir Rayhan and Devin Artha Wahyudi, exited the competition.
Reporting from iNews.id highlighted the decisive nature of the win, noting that the Indonesian duo left no room for the Danish pair to extend the match. The victory moves Sabar and Reza forward in the BWF Super 750 calendar as they prepare for their next opponent in the quarterfinal round.
Did You Know? The China Masters is a prestigious BWF World Tour Super 750 event held annually in Shenzhen, offering substantial ranking points and prize pools for elite badminton athletes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Reza Pahlevi Isfahani defeat at the China Masters 2026?
They defeated the Danish pair Daniel Ludgaard and Mads Vestergaard in the Round of 16.
What was the final score of the match?
The Indonesian pair won with identical scores of 21-15, 21-15.
Are there other Indonesian players left in the tournament?
Sabar and Reza are the only remaining Indonesian representatives after the exits of Jonathan Christie, Leo Rolly Carnando, Daniel Marthin, Ali Faathir Rayhan, and Devin Artha Wahyudi.
Where was the match played?
The match took place on Court 1 at the Shenzen Arena on Thursday (3/9/2026) malam WIB.
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