Indonesia’s men’s doubles pair Leo and Daniel claimed a notable win at the China Masters, beating the world’s top-ranked duo of Kim and Seo, according to CNN Indonesia.
The match took place at the BWF Super 750 tournament, which is currently underway in China. CNN Indonesia reported the result on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, but did not provide the final score or the round in which the match was played.
The victory stands out because Kim and Seo hold the No. 1 spot in the world rankings for men’s doubles. Leo and Daniel, who are also known by their full names Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin, have previously shown strong form on the international circuit, though CNN Indonesia’s report did not include further details about their path in this event.
Other Indonesian pairs also advanced at the tournament, according to separate reports. Ali and Devin beat Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin, while Sabar and Reza moved into the round of 16 after eliminating a South Korean duo. Meanwhile, men’s singles player Jonatan Christie also secured his place in the last 16, with comments reported by Kompas.com.
The China Masters is a Super 750 event on the BWF calendar, meaning it offers significant ranking points and prize money. With several Indonesian representatives still competing across multiple categories, the team has a chance to push deep into the later rounds.
As the tournament progresses, the focus will be on whether Leo and Daniel can carry their momentum from the upset win and continue their run against other top seeds in the draw.
