Denmark Open 2026: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Face Indonesian Fifth Seeds in Round of 16
India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand take on Indonesia’s Rachel Allessya Rose and Febi Setianingrum in the women’s doubles round of 16 at the Denmark Open 2026 on Thursday, October 15. The match is scheduled for 4:40 pm IST on Court 2 at the SJF Bank Arena in Odense, although the start time may shift depending on the length of earlier matches.
The contest presents a significant test for the Indian pair, who enter as the lower-ranked side but have shown they can challenge established opposition. Rose and Setianingrum, the tournament’s fifth seeds, arrive with a higher world ranking and a recent Super 500 title to their credit. With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, both pairs will be looking to build momentum at one of badminton’s major events on the BWF World Tour.
When and where to watch the match in India
The Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand versus Rachel Allessya Rose-Febi Setianingrum match is scheduled for 4:40 pm IST on Thursday, October 15, on Court 2. In local time, the match is listed for 1:10 pm in Odense, Denmark. Badminton schedules can change during the day, so the actual start will depend on how quickly the preceding matches finish.
Fans in India can follow the live stream on BWF’s YouTube channel. There is no live television broadcast of the Denmark Open 2026 on an Indian TV channel, making online streaming the available viewing option for fans in the country.
How Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reached the last 16
Jolly and Gopichand booked their round-of-16 place with a straight-games victory over Chinese Taipei’s Yan Fei Chen and Hsieh Pei Shan. The result gives the Indian duo a positive start in Odense and an opportunity to test themselves against one of the tournament’s seeded combinations.
Ranked 18th in the world, the Indians are unseeded at the Denmark Open. That status does not make them an easy draw: the pair have a reputation for making higher-ranked opponents work hard, particularly when they can maintain pressure through quick exchanges and coordinated movement. Their challenge will be to turn that competitive edge into sustained control against a pair ranked eight places above them.
For Jolly and Gopichand, the key will be to stay composed through the opening stages and avoid allowing the Indonesian pair to dictate the pace. In doubles, sharp service returns, effective coverage of the mid-court and communication between partners can quickly shape a game. The Indians will need to make the most of their chances at the net while limiting unforced errors in longer rallies.
Rose and Setianingrum arrive as fifth seeds
Indonesia’s Rose and Setianingrum are ranked 10th in the world and seeded fifth in the women’s doubles draw. They advanced to the last 16 by defeating Chinese Taipei’s Chang Ching Hui and Yang Ching Tun 21-18, 21-18. The two-game win was closely contested, with both games decided by a three-point margin.
The Indonesian pair also bring notable recent success into the match. They won the Australian Open Super 500 title in 2025, a result that underlines their ability to perform under pressure and compete deep into high-level tournaments. Their seeding and ranking make them favourites on paper, but they will still need to adjust to an Indian pair that has already shown its ability to challenge strong opposition.
Rose and Setianingrum are likely to look for consistency and control, using their experience to keep the match on their terms. If the Indians can disrupt that rhythm early, the round-of-16 tie could become a more open contest than the rankings suggest.
First meeting adds an unknown element
Thursday’s match will be the first meeting between the two pairs, so there is no head-to-head record to indicate how their styles compare. That makes the opening exchanges especially important. Both combinations will need to assess their opponents quickly, identify weaknesses and make tactical adjustments as the match develops.
For the Indian duo, unfamiliarity could offer an opportunity: the Indonesians will have limited direct match experience to draw on when preparing for Jolly and Gopichand. At the same time, the Indians must be ready for the pace and precision expected from a top-10 pair. The team that adapts fastest may gain a valuable advantage in a match where small margins could decide the outcome.
Denmark Open 2026: tournament details
The Denmark Open is a BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament, running from October 13 to 18 at the SJF Bank Arena in Odense. The event offers a total prize purse of US$950,000 and brings together leading players and pairs across several badminton disciplines.
For Jolly and Gopichand, progress to the quarter-finals would be an important result against seeded opposition. For Rose and Setianingrum, a win would keep their campaign on track and reinforce their status as title contenders. With the Indian pair arriving after a straight-games opening victory and the Indonesians carrying the confidence of a strong recent record, the women’s doubles clash promises a compelling test of form, tactics and composure.
