Japan, Indonesia Secure Group Wins at Sudirman Cup

Japan and Indonesia both topped their groups and advanced to the Sudirman Cup quarter-finals, with Japan overcoming a two-match deficit against Malaysia to win 3-2, highlighted by Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida's decisive women's doubles victory. Malaysia initially led with wins in mixed doubles and men's singles, but Japan rallied through victories in women's singles, men's doubles, and the final women's doubles rubber. This marked Japan's ninth consecutive Sudirman Cup win over Malaysia, who last beat Japan in 2005. Indonesia, meanwhile, secured a straightforward 4-1 victory against Denmark, with 19-year-old Alwi Farhan notably upsetting world number three Anders Antonsen in men's singles. Both teams had already qualified for the quarter-finals after earlier wins, joining hosts China and other top teams in the next round. The tournament has featured dominant performances and dramatic matches, setting the stage for high-stakes semi-final and final rounds.