Indonesian men’s doubles pair Leo Carnando and Daniel Marthin have officially been crowned champions of the Thailand Open 2026. The formidable duo clinched a sensational victory against India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in the final held at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok on Sunday, May 17.
Leo and Daniel secured their coveted title in a thrilling two-game encounter. They asserted their dominance early in the first game, controlling the pace and securing a comfortable lead. The second game, however, proved to be a much tighter affair, with both pairs battling fiercely. Despite the intense pressure, the Indonesian shuttlers showcased remarkable composure to ultimately seal their triumph with final scores of 21-12 and 25-23.
This significant win marks a historic moment for Leo and Daniel, as it is their first-ever victory against the formidable Indian duo. Prior to this match, the head-to-head record between the two pairs stood at a challenging 0-4 in favor of Rankireddy/Shetty, making this breakthrough triumph particularly sweet for the Indonesian champions, shifting the overall record to 1-4.
The Thailand Open title brings with it a cascade of achievements for the Indonesian pair. Beyond their inaugural win against Rankireddy/Shetty, this is also Leo Carnando and Daniel Marthin’s first major title since they were reunited as a pair, having been temporarily split in 2024. This comeback victory underscores their resilience and synergy on the court.
Furthermore, Leo and Daniel’s success at the Thailand Open 2026 ends a significant title drought for Indonesia at this prestigious tournament. The nation’s last victory at the event was in January 2021, when Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu won the women’s doubles title. For the men’s doubles category specifically, the last Indonesian pair to lift the trophy before Leo/Daniel was Berry Angriawan and Hardianto back in 2017, highlighting the immense significance of this latest achievement for Indonesian badminton.
Summary
Indonesian men’s doubles pair Leo Carnando and Daniel Marthin have been crowned champions of the Thailand Open 2026. They secured a sensational victory against India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in the final held in Bangkok on Sunday, May 17. The formidable duo clinched their title in two thrilling games with scores of 21-12 and 25-23.
This significant win marks Leo and Daniel’s first-ever triumph against the Indian pair, shifting their head-to-head record to 1-4. It is also their first major title since being reunited as a pair after a temporary split in 2024. Furthermore, this victory ends a notable title drought for Indonesia at the Thailand Open, particularly in the men’s doubles category, with the last win dating back to 2017.