Indonesian men's doubles pair Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri advanced to the final of the 2026 Japan Open after defeating Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi 21-14, 19-21, and 21-18 in the semifinals at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Tokyo, Saturday.
"With the help and mutual support of our partners and coaches, we were able to perform more confidently and more relaxed," Fikri said in a PBSI statement.
"The key is in the first 1-2 strokes. Whoever can hold it better will be the one who can get points more easily," he added.
Fajar is pleased with his achievement of reaching the final round of the BWF Super 750 tournament twice in a row.
