Alwi Farhan wins Australian Open 2026 after beating Dong 21-13, 21-13
The BWF Super 500 title is Alwi's second career trophy, coming after he regrouped from pressure following Piala Thomas.
Alwi Farhan captured the Australian Open 2026 men's singles title after beating China’s Dong Tian Yao 21-13, 21-13 in the final at Quaycentre, Sydney, on Sunday. The straight-games victory secured the second BWF Super 500 trophy of Alwi's career. After the match, Alwi said he was very happy because he had been shaken in recent months by events at Piala Thomas. He said the criticism and support that followed the team event became material for evaluation. For this final, Alwi studied Dong's game from matches against Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah. According to Alwi, the key to victory was his ability to keep control in the first game and return to the same pattern after the start of the second game became tight.