Indian Shuttlers Seek Redemption at Indonesia Masters 2026
Indian badminton stars are ready for a fresh start. They will compete at the Indonesia Masters Super 500 tournament in Jakarta. This comes after a disappointing performance at last week's India Open Super 750 event.
Learning from India Open Setbacks
The Indian contingent faced early exits in New Delhi. PV Sindhu lost in the first round. The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fell in the round of 16. Lakshya Sen's campaign ended in the quarterfinals.
Now, the focus shifts to Jakarta. The players want to put the past behind them. They aim to show better form and fight for crucial ranking points.
Strong Indian Presence in Jakarta
India will field a sizeable team at the Indonesia Masters. The men's singles draw features several top players.
- Lakshya Sen
- HS Prannoy
- Ayush Shetty
- Kidambi Srikanth
- Kiran George
In women's singles, PV Sindhu leads the charge. She will be joined by Tanvi Sharma and Malvika Bansod in the main draw. Four other Indian women - Anmol Kharb, Tasnim Mir, Isharani Baruah, and Aakarshi Kashyap - will try to qualify for the main event.
Note: Both Satwik/Chirag and Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand have withdrawn from the tournament. Hariharan Amsakarunana and MR Arjun will represent India in men's doubles.
Favourable Draw for Key Players
Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu received good draws. They will not face any seeded players before the quarterfinals. This gives them a solid chance to build momentum early in the tournament.
Seventh-seeded Lakshya Sen opens against Wang Tzu Wei. HS Prannoy has a tough first match against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia. Ayush Shetty will play local hope Alwi Farhan. Kidambi Srikanth meets Japan's Koki Watanabe.
PV Sindhu starts her campaign against Japan's Manami Suizu. Her compatriot Tanvi Sharma faces a bigger challenge. She will take on fourth seed Tomoka Miyazaki.
Tanvi Sharma's Growing Confidence
Tanvi Sharma showed great promise at the India Open. She troubled world number two Wang Zhi Yi in Delhi. The young shuttler has been training alongside PV Sindhu.
Tanvi will draw confidence from her recent performance. She aims to put up another strong fight against higher-ranked opponents in Jakarta.
Complete Indian Squad for Indonesia Masters
Men's Singles Main Draw:
- Lakshya Sen
- Ayush Shetty
- Kidambi Srikanth
- HS Prannoy
- Kiran George
Women's Singles Main Draw:
- PV Sindhu
- Malvika Bansod
- Tanvi Sharma
Women's Singles Qualifying Draw:
- Anmol Kharb
- Tasnim Mir
- Isharani Baruah
- Aakarshi Kashyap
Men's Doubles:
- Hariharan Amsakarunan/MR Arjun
Women's Doubles Qualifying Draw:
- Rashmi Ganesh/Sania Sikkandar
Mixed Doubles:
- Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto
- Rohan Kapoor/Ruthvika Gadde
Where to Watch Indonesia Masters 2026
Fans can catch the live action on television. Jio Hotsar will broadcast matches from the second round onwards. Live streaming will also be available on the BWF TV YouTube channel.
The tournament promises exciting badminton action. Indian shuttlers hope to make their country proud with strong performances in Jakarta.
