Alwi Farhan knocked out in Korea Open last 16
Taiwan’s Wang Po Wei overturned a one-game deficit to win their men’s singles meeting in three games.
Wang Po Wei of Taiwan ended Indonesian shuttler Alwi Farhan’s Korea Open 2026 campaign on 5 November, winning their last-16 encounter after losing the first game. Alwi went down 21-17, 23-25, 15-21 in the men’s singles competition.
The opening game swung between the two players. Alwi conceded the first four points and reached the interval trailing 8-11. From 8-12, he put together a run to lead 13-12. Although Wang moved back in front at 16-13, Alwi responded by taking control and winning the game.
Wang pulled away to 8-3 in the second, only for Alwi to collect four points in succession. The Indonesian subsequently levelled at 13-13, with neither player able to break clear through 18-18. Alwi saved a 18-20 deficit but ultimately surrendered the game 23-25.
The deciding game was closely contested early on before Wang established an 11-6 advantage at the break. Alwi fought back to within two points at 15-17, but Wang held him off and finished the game 21-15 to complete the victory.
