Indonesian Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah secured his first BWF World Tour title Sunday, defeating Thailand’s Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul at the Thailand Masters 2026 in Bangkok. The victory marks a significant achievement for the rising star, capping off a competitive tournament at the Nimibutr Stadium [[1]]. The final match proved to be a back-and-forth battle, ultimately decided in a thrilling three-game contest.
Jakarta –
Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah claimed victory at the Thailand Masters 2026, battling past Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul in a thrilling three-game final.
The match, held at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday, February 1, 2026, saw Zaki emerge victorious with a scoreline of 21-19, 20-22, 21-19.
Zaki started strong, navigating a tight first game to secure a 21-19 win despite facing early challenges.
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Teeraratsakul responded emphatically in the second game, building a significant lead and reaching 16-10.
Zaki mounted a spirited comeback, leveling the score at 17-17 and then 20-20. However, Teeraratsakul ultimately prevailed in a closely contested finish, winning the game 22-20 and forcing a decisive rubber game.
Teeraratsakul carried the momentum into the third game, establishing an 11-8 advantage at the interval.
Zaki refused to concede, battling back to tie the score multiple times after the break. He ultimately clinched the championship with a narrow 21-19 victory.
(ran/cas)
