Yokohama. Seven Indonesian players are set to compete in the Round of 16 at the BWF Super 750 Japan Open 2024 in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday.

In men's doubles, fourth-seeded Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto will face Malaysia's Choong Hon Jian/Muhammad Haikal in their first-ever meeting.

Mixed doubles pair Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati will challenge sixth seeds Tang Chun Man/Tse Ying Suet, aiming for their first win against the Hong Kong duo, who lead their head-to-head 6-0.

In women’s singles, Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo will go up against Thailand’s Supanida Katethong. The two have faced each other twice, each securing one victory. Ester won their last encounter in a tight rubber game during the 2024 Uber Cup quarterfinals in Chengdu, China.

An all-Indonesian clash will occur in men’s doubles as the new pair Leo Rolly Carnando/Bagas Maulana take on Sabar Karyaman Gutama/Mohammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani.

Another men’s doubles pair, Muhammad Shohibul Fikri/Daniel Marthin, will meet Taiwan's Fang Chih Lee/Fang Jen Lee.

Finally, Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo will compete against France's Alex Lanier in the men’s singles, marking their first encounter.