Leo/Daniel Seal Taipei Open Final Spot with Composed Performance
- 01 Agt 2026 20:45 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- Indonesian men's doubles shuttlers Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin advanced to the Taipei Open 2026 final.
- Leo and Daniel displayed composure and tactical control to secure a dominant 34-minute victory.
- The Indonesian duo will compete against Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Aaron Tai in the championship final.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – Indonesia’s men’s doubles pair Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin showcased maturity under pressure as they booked their place in the Taipei Open 2026 final, defeating Japan’s Hiroki Okamura/Kyohei Yamashita in straight games at the Taipei Arena in Taiwan, on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Seeded eighth, Leo/Daniel overcame the sixth-seeded Japanese duo with a convincing 21-18, 21-10 victory in just 34 minutes. The match highlighted their ability to stay composed in critical moments and then shift gears to dominate once momentum swung their way.
The opening game was tightly contested, with both pairs trading attacks, Antara reported. Leo/Daniel pulled ahead 15-11 but saw their lead erased as Okamura/Yamashita surged to 18-17. In that tense stretch, the Indonesians responded calmly, stringing together four consecutive points to close the set 21-18.
That composure carried into the second game, where Leo/Daniel quickly asserted control. After an early 2-2 tie, they pressed with sharp net play and powerful backcourt shots, racing to an 11-5 lead at the interval. Their consistency left little room for the Japanese pair to recover, and the Indonesians sealed the match 21-10.
Statistics reflected their dominance: Leo/Daniel won 42 of 70 points, while their opponents managed just 28. The result not only secured their place in the final but also reinforced their growing reputation as one of Indonesia’s most reliable men’s doubles teams.
In the championship match, Leo/Daniel will face Malaysia’s Aaron Chia/Aaron Tai, who advanced after a hard-fought semifinal against home favorites Chen Cheng Kuan/Liu Kuang Heng, winning 24-26, 21-19, 21-16. ***
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