PETALING JAYA – A personal apology from Mohd Haikal Nazri has mended fences with men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi, resolving a dispute stemming from Haikal’s withdrawal from the Swiss Open earlier this month. The incident, which followed a first-round exit at the All-England Open, highlighted a difference in opinion regarding Haikal’s physical condition … Read more
BASEL, Switzerland – Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani, despite falling short of the title at the Swiss Open 2026, expressed gratitude for reaching the final and gaining valuable experience against Thailand’s Supanida Katethong on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at St. Jakobshalle in Basel. The 23-year-vintage Indonesian was defeated in straight sets, 11-21, 15-21, by the seventh-seeded … Read more
Tanaka Blooms Late but Bright for Japan BASEL, Switzerland – Yushi Tanaka is rapidly establishing himself as a force in men’s singles badminton, and his recent victory at the 2026 Swiss Open in Basel is the latest evidence of his ascent. The 26-year-old Japanese player defeated Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan 21-18, 21-12 on Sunday, securing his … Read more
Aaron-Khai Xing Gaze to Reset After Swiss Open Quarterfinal Loss BASEL, Switzerland – The Malaysian men’s doubles pair of Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing will aim to quickly rebound from a quarterfinal defeat at the YONEX Swiss Open, as they prepare for the Orleans Masters next week. The world No. 27 duo lost to … Read more
BASEL, Switzerland – Top-seeded Indian men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were forced to withdraw from the Swiss Open on Friday, giving Denmark’s Rasmus Kjaer and Christian Faust Kjaer a walkover in the quarterfinal round. The decision comes as a result of a recurring shoulder injury for Rankireddy, casting a shadow over their … Read more
BASEL, Switzerland – Wong Ling Ching’s promising run at the 2026 Swiss Open concluded in the second round on Thursday, but the Malaysian shuttler is taking away valuable lessons from her experience against Indonesia’s top seed, Putri Kusuma Wardani. Despite falling 21-17, 21-15 at the Jakobsville Hall in Basel, the 22-year-old demonstrated significant progress, according … Read more
BASEL, Switzerland – The Swiss Open Badminton Championships witnessed a significant upset on Thursday as unseeded Malaysian men’s doubles pair Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing continued their impressive run, defeating Indonesia’s third-seeded duo Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. The victory at St. Jakobshalle in Basel marks another notable … Read more
BASEL, Switzerland – Lee Zii Jia’s quest to regain top form hit another roadblock Wednesday at the Swiss Open, as the former world No. 2 suffered a straight-sets defeat to Singapore’s Jason Teh in the first round. Meanwhile, compatriot Justin Hoh advanced, offering a bright spot for the Malaysian contingent in Basel. Zii Jia, struggling … Read more
Indian Shuttlers Endure Difficult Opening Round at Swiss Open Basel, Switzerland – A challenging day unfolded for Indian badminton players at the Swiss Open on Wednesday, as several prominent athletes bowed out in the opening round of the Super 300 tournament. The results represent a setback for the Indian contingent as they compete on the … Read more
BASEL, Switzerland – The Indonesian badminton team will proceed as planned to compete at the Swiss Open 2026, despite ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East. The team will adjust its travel route to avoid potential disruptions caused by the conflict in Iran, opting for a flight path through Istanbul, Turkey, according to a statement … Read more