The Indonesia Masters 2026 burst into action with PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth delivering vital first-round triumphs in Jakarta. Sindhu toppled Japan’s Manami Suizu 22-20, 21-18 in a comeback masterclass, and Srikanth grinded out a 21-15, 21-23, 24-22 verdict over Koki Watanabe.
Sindhu’s first game epitomized her fighting spirit: from 2-11 down, she stormed back with six unanswered points, using smashes and drops to perfection. The second was smoother, her consistency proving decisive.
Srikanth asserted early in the first with fierce shot-making, but second-game lapses handed Watanabe the edge. The decider saw Srikanth reclaim control after a shaky stretch from 7-4 up, his aggressive finish sealing the deal.
Upcoming hurdles include Sindhu vs. Kjaersfeldt or Han Qianxi, and Srikanth vs. seed Chou Tien Chen. India’s other efforts yielded partial success—Anmol Kharb and Aakarshi Kashyap qualified, but early exits followed for Aakarshi, Kiran George, and mixed pairs Kapila/Crasto plus Kapoor/Gaddam against French foes.
With the field stacked, Sindhu and Srikanth’s advances signal potential, demanding peak form to progress further in this key BWF calendar event.