Flooring Guide by Cinvex – Indonesia’s journey at the 2026 Uber Cup has come to a heartbreaking end following a semifinal defeat to South Korea. The deciding blow came in the third match, where the Indonesian women’s doubles pair, Rachel Allessya Rose and Febi Setianingrum, fell to Jeong Na Eun and Kim Hye Jeong, confirming the team’s exit from the tournament.
The match, held at Forum Horsens in Denmark on Saturday (May 2, 2026), got off to a difficult start for the Indonesian duo. Rachel and Febi struggled to find their rhythm early on, quickly falling into a daunting 0-7 deficit against the South Korean pair.
Although they managed to stabilize their game and narrow the gap, Rachel and Febi still trailed 7-11 at the first game interval. Despite their best efforts to regain momentum after the break, the pressure mounted. Jeong and Kim maintained control throughout, ultimately securing the opening game with a score of 21-16.
The second game saw the South Korean pair maintain their tactical dominance, leading 11-5 at the interval. However, showing true resilience, Rachel and Febi refused to concede. Their spirited comeback allowed them to claw their way back, leveling the score at 14-14. The match then intensified into a tense point-for-point battle, with both pairs locked at 18-18.
Unfortunately, the Indonesian pair could not sustain the surge to force a decider. Jeong and Kim won the final three points, closing out the second game 21-18 to seal the victory. This loss resulted in a 1-3 final score for the tie, effectively ending the hopes of Putri Kusuma Wardani and her teammates to reach the final of the 2026 Uber Cup.
Full Results of the Indonesia vs. South Korea Uber Cup 2026 Semifinal:
WS1: Putri Kusuma Wardani vs. An Se Young: 19-21, 5-21
WD1: Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi vs. Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee: 16-21, 21-19, 15-21
WS2: Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan vs. Sim Yu Jin: 21-19, 21-19
WD2: Rachel Allessya Rose/Febi Setianingrum vs. Jeong Na Eun/Kim Hye Jeong: 16-21, 18-21
WS3: Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo vs. Kim Ga Ram: Not played
Summary
Indonesia’s campaign at the 2026 Uber Cup concluded in the semifinals after a 1-3 defeat against South Korea at Forum Horsens. The deciding match featured Indonesian doubles pair Rachel Allessya Rose and Febi Setianingrum, who were defeated by Jeong Na Eun and Kim Hye Jeong with scores of 16-21 and 18-21. This loss finalized the tie and eliminated the Indonesian team from the tournament.
Despite a resilient second-game comeback where the Indonesian duo briefly leveled the score at 14-14 and 18-18, the South Korean pair ultimately proved too strong. Earlier match results included losses by Putri Kusuma Wardani and the pair of Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi, while Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan secured the sole victory for Indonesia. The defeat marks the end of the road for the squad in this year’s competition.