Serving was the key to Rian/Rahmat's victory over Goh/Izzuddin

  Indonesian men's doubles pair Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Rahmat Hidayat said that focusing on serving and opening attacks was the key to their victory over Malaysian pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in the round of 16 of the 2026 All England.

In the match at the Utilita Arena Birmingham, Thursday local time, Rian/Rahmat won two straight games 23-21, 21-16 to ensure their progress to the quarterfinals.

"The key to today's victory was our focus on our serve and opening. We were more confident and self-assured," Rian said in an official statement from the Indonesian Badminton Association.