Indonesia’s Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Melvysa Trias Puspitasari advanced to the women’s doubles final of the SATHIO GROUP Australian Badminton Open 2026 after defeating Taiwan’s Hsu Yin-Hui and Lin Jhih Yun in a three-game semi-final on 13 June 2026. The Indonesian pair recovered from losing the opening game to secure a 15-21, 21-14, 21-10 victory on Court 1.
Kusuma and Puspitasari booked their place in the final following a strong comeback performance in the women’s doubles semi-final. The Taiwanese duo of Hsu and Lin started brightly and controlled much of the opening game, claiming it 21-15 to move within one game of victory.
However, the momentum shifted in the second game as the Indonesian pair raised their intensity and improved their control during rallies. Kusuma and Puspitasari responded emphatically, taking the second game 21-14 to level the contest and force a decider.
The deciding game saw the Indonesians take command. Kusuma and Puspitasari limited errors and pulled away decisively, closing out the third game 21-10 to complete the turnaround and confirm their place in the championship match.
The semi-final lasted 1 hour and 8 minutes, with the Indonesian pair growing stronger as the match progressed. After conceding the opener, they controlled the final two games to complete a comeback win at the BWF World Tour tournament in Australia.
• Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma / Melvysa Trias Puspitasari defeated Hsu Yin-Hui / Lin Jhih Yun: 15-21, 21-14, 21-10
• Tournament: SATHIO GROUP Australian Badminton Open 2026 – Women’s Doubles Semi-Final
• Match Duration: 1 hour, 8 minutes
• Venue: Court 1
• Kusuma and Puspitasari advanced to the final
The turning point came in the second game when the Indonesian duo recovered after dropping the opener. Their 21-14 response shifted momentum, and they carried that advantage into a dominant deciding game to complete the comeback.
Final Score: Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma / Melvysa Trias Puspitasari bt Hsu Yin-Hui / Lin Jhih Yun 15-21, 21-14, 21-10
Tournament: SATHIO GROUP Australian Badminton Open 2026 – Women’s Doubles Semi-Final
Date: Saturday, 13 June 2026
Venue: Court 1
Duration: 1:08
Result: Kusuma / Puspitasari won in three games
Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Melvysa Trias Puspitasari came from a game down to defeat Hsu Yin-Hui and Lin Jhih Yun and reach the Australian Badminton Open final.