Rehan Nauval/Gloria Widjaja VS Christiansen/Bøje | Babak 16 Besar China Open 2026

Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja were forced to end their run in the round of 16 of the 2026 China Open Super 1000 after losing to Danish top seeds Mathias Christiansen/Alexandra Bøje in straight games. This defeat ended the Indonesian pair's campaign, which had previously advanced to the second round after a tight three-game match. In the first game, Christiansen/Bøje immediately dominated with fast play and minimal errors. Rehan/Gloria struggled to develop an attacking pattern or match their opponent's tempo, allowing the Danish pair to surge ahead and close out the opening game with a convincing 21-8 victory. In the second game, Rehan/Gloria attempted to improve and put up a more determined fight. However, Christiansen/Bøje's experience and consistency proved the difference once again. They maintained their lead from midway through the game and ultimately secured a 21-14 victory. With this result, Rehan/Gloria had to concede the victory to Mathias Christiansen/Alexandra Bøje with a score of 8-21, 14-21. The Danish pair advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 China Open Super 1000, while the Indonesian pair were stopped in the round of 16. #badminton #chinaopen2026 #rehangloria #chinaopenbadminton #badminton