Sabar Karyaman/Reza Pahlevi VS Lane/Vendy | Babak 16 Besar China Open 2026

Sabar Karyaman Gutama/Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani were forced to retire from the round of 16 of the 2026 China Open Super 1000 after losing to the English pair, Ben Lane/Sean Vendy, in straight games, 18-21, 12-21. This defeat halted Sabar/Reza's impressive run, having previously defeated the Malaysian pair in the first round. In the first game, Sabar/Reza put up a fierce fight and managed to keep the score narrow. However, Lane/Vendy's experience in controlling the tempo of the match allowed the English pair to win crucial points late in the game, securing a 21-18 victory. In the second game, Lane/Vendy became even more dominant. They continued to exert pressure with fast net play and neat attacks, making it difficult for Sabar/Reza to develop their best game. The Indonesian pair made several unforced errors, which the English pair capitalized on. Lane/Vendy ultimately closed the second game with a convincing 21-12 score, securing their place in the quarterfinals. This result serves as a valuable lesson for Sabar/Reza to improve their consistency when facing elite world pairs. Despite being eliminated in the round of 16, they still displayed a strong fighting spirit and are expected to bounce back in future tournaments. #badminton #chinaopen2026 #sabarreza #chinaopenbadminton