Affirming her class, Nguyễn Thùy Linh advances to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Indonesia Masters

(Badminton results) - A spectacular win against Chiu Pin-chian secured Nguyễn Thùy Linh a spot in the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Masters this year.

Game 1: Thùy Linh 21-17 Chiu

Nguyễn Thùy Linh continued to show the necessary initiative, similar to her performance in the opening match against Lin Hsiang-ti. After a balanced start—partly due to some errors from Thùy Linh—the Vietnamese player broke ahead, making excellent use of her strong court control skills.

Chiu Pin-chian demonstrated her high level, with powerful smashes and quick two-shot sequences from the Taipei representative causing significant damage. However, Chiu also made several mistakes, and her attempts to pressure Thùy Linh were consistently countered. Thùy Linh’s 21-17 victory was well deserved.

Game 2: Thùy Linh 23-21 Chiu

This was an extremely challenging game for Nguyễn Thùy Linh. Except for the first point, she mostly played catch-up due to unnecessary errors. Although Chiu Pin-chian showed signs of fatigue and had to drop her racket to catch her breath at times, she impressed with her defensive counterattacks and excellent two-shot plays, even leading 20-18, which meant two game points.

Just when it seemed the match would go to a decisive third game, Thùy Linh fought back fiercely, saving all game points and even taking the lead at 22-21. The top Vietnamese player made no mistakes and capitalized on a weak return serve from her opponent to claim the victory.

Final result, Nguyễn Thùy Linh defeated Chiu Pin-chian 2-0 (21-17; 23-21), avenging the loss from the Korea Masters final at the end of 2025. Nguyễn Thùy Linh’s next opponent in the 2026 Indonesia Masters quarterfinals will be either Tomoka Miyazaki or Pitchamon Opatniputh.

What time is the Nguyễn Thùy Linh vs Chiu Pin-chian badminton match?

• Time: scheduled for 11:30 AM today, January 22
• Tournament: Women's singles round of 16, Super 500 Indonesia Masters 2026
• Court: Court 1, fourth match (following Lakhsya Sen vs Jason Gunawan)

Nguyễn Thùy Linh's recent form (last 5 matches)

Chiu Pin-chian's recent form (last 5 matches)

Head-to-head record between Nguyễn Thùy Linh and Chiu Pin-chian