Alwi Farhan beats Ubed 21-17, 21-12 in Kumamoto Masters
Alwi will next face Lakshya Sen in the semifinals, seeking revenge after losing to Ubed at the Thailand Masters in January.
Alwi Farhan advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Kumamoto Masters after defeating fellow Indonesian men’s singles player Moh Zaki Ubaidillah in straight games, 21-17, 21-12, in the quarterfinals at Kumamoto Prefecture Gymnasium in Japan on Friday (13/11). The win ensured Indonesia would have one representative in the men’s singles final four. Alwi said he was able to control the match because he had trained with Ubed for a long time and was prepared to blunt his speed and attacks. He also said his experience playing on court three the previous day helped him read the conditions of the arena. According to ANTARA, the result also gave Alwi revenge after losing to Ubed in the Thailand Masters semifinals on Jan. 31. In the semifinals, the sixth seed will face India’s Lakshya Sen.