Kuala Lumpur, VIVA – Malaysia Open 2026 it’s not just a season-opening tournament for Indonesian mixed doubles Marwan Faza E Aisyah Salsabila Princess Pranata. This Super 1000 event is the first highest stage they have stood on since pairing up more than a year ago, as well as a benchmark in preparing to penetrate the elite level. badminton world.
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Having the status of debutants in a top-level tournament, Faza and Aisyah did not deny the excitement that surrounded them. The drop in confidence at the Super 1000 level is a big boost, as well as a mental challenge that needs to be responded to on the pitch.
“The feeling is definitely happy to be trusted for this match at the 1000 level. I am very excited to welcome my debut at the Malaysia Open,” Faza was quoted as saying in a statement. PBSIMonday 5 January 2026.
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Aisyah felt the same way too. For this couple ranked 22nd in the world, the Malaysia Open seems like a dream finally come true.
“We can’t imagine that we can finally debut in the Super 1000. We want to show a good game,” Aisyah said.
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Faced with the pressure of a major tournament with the list of the best players in the world, the mental aspect is the main focus of their preparation. Faza emphasized the importance of self-confidence, both in your partner and in your own abilities.
“I myself am more mentally prepared. We have to believe in the abilities of others, even in our own abilities. The coach believes that we are participating in such a big event, so we also have to believe that we are capable of it,” Faza said.
Meanwhile, Aisyah emphasized readiness from the first point. According to him, quick adaptation is the key to not getting lost in the atmosphere of a big match.
“We have to be ready and fit in right from the start at this level. The feeling of the game and the positioning of the ball must be perfect right away,” he added.
Faza and Aisyah’s steps towards the 2026 Malaysia Open have not been without process. Throughout 2025, their performance has had its ups and downs. He won four Super 100 titles in Indonesia, Vietnam, Guwahati and Odisha, as well as a semi-final at the Syed Modi Super 300. However, this journey was also marked by difficult phases that undermined his self-confidence.
“Actually the results seen in the last half year were good, right. Because at the beginning of 2025 we tried 300, 500 but the results were not good, right? This also reduced our confidence,” Faza said.
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This situation forced them to stop competing for three months to strengthen their preparation. The drop in level to Super 100 actually became a turning point in his revival.
