BASEL, Switzerland – The Swiss Open 2026 saw a mixed day for Indonesian women’s doubles teams on Tuesday, March 10, as Rachel Allessya Rose and Febi Setianingrum suffered an early exit, while two other Indonesian pairs successfully advanced to the round of 16. The tournament, a BWF Super 300 event, is taking place in Basel, Switzerland.
Rose and Setianingrum, currently ranked 23rd in the world by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), struggled to locate their form, continuing a dip in performance that began at the All England Open the previous week. They were defeated in straight sets by the Chinese duo of Bao Li Jing and Luo Xu Min.
The first game proved particularly challenging for the Indonesian pair, as they lost seven consecutive points and ultimately fell 21-9. While Rose and Setianingrum showed some resilience in the second game, briefly leading 10-6, they were unable to maintain their momentum after the interval, allowing Bao and Luo to seize control and close out the match.
Despite the disappointing result for Rose and Setianingrum, the Swiss Open offered brighter news for other Indonesian women’s doubles teams. Details on those teams were not available in the provided sources, but reports indicate that two other Indonesian pairs secured victories and progressed to the next stage of the competition.
Rachel Allessya Rose, born June 30, 2004, in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, has quickly become a prominent figure in Indonesian badminton. She was a member of the Indonesian team that won a bronze medal at the 2022 World Junior Championships and a silver medal in the girls’ doubles event at the same tournament. Her current highest world ranking in women’s doubles is 23rd, achieved with Febi Setianingrum on March 10, 2026. She previously reached a ranking of 24th with Meilysa Trias Puspita Sari on June 10, 2024.
Rose and Setianingrum’s early exit at the Swiss Open comes after a strong showing in 2022, where they won their first senior title at the Slovenian International. They also made a notable run at the Indonesia Masters, defeating the experienced Indian pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and N. Sikki Reddy in the first round before falling to the world No. 1 pairing of Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan.
The Swiss Open 2026 is an important event for Indonesian badminton players as they prepare for upcoming international competitions. The tournament provides valuable experience and ranking points as athletes strive to qualify for major events like the Olympics and the World Championships.
The Indonesian contingent at the Swiss Open 2026 is hoping to build on the successes of the teams that advanced past the first round. Further updates on the progress of Indonesian players will be available as the tournament continues.
Indonesia secured qualification for the second round with three representatives, according to reports. Anthony Ginting also had a successful day, defeating a Chinese opponent with a sharp turn, as reported elsewhere in the tournament.
The next matches for the remaining Indonesian women’s doubles teams will be crucial as they aim to continue their campaigns at the Swiss Open 2026. Fans can follow the tournament’s progress through official BWF channels and Indonesian badminton news outlets for the latest updates.
