Daniel Marthin: Indonesian Men's Doubles Badminton Star

 

Daniel Marthin is a promising young Indonesian badminton player, who is prominent in the men’s doubles event. He often plays with his close teammate Muhammad Shohibul Fikri. In the 2025 season, the pair demonstrated their solid competitive ability and desire to conquer new heights in the world of badminton. Daniel Marthin not only possesses excellent techniques but also has excellent tactical coordination with his teammates, making him the center of attention in the international badminton community.

Outstanding Achievements in the 2025 Season

In 2025, Daniel Marthin and Shohibul Fikri played 18 matches, with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses. Notably, they did not lose any matches due to walkovers, demonstrating a resilient and professional fighting spirit. Below are the two tournaments in which Daniel Marthin finished as runners-up:

TournamentCategoryCompetitorResultThailand Masters 2025Men’s DoublesYong Jin / Seo Seung Jae (Korea)Runner-upSwiss Open 2025Men’s DoublesDechapol / Kittinupong (Thailand)Runner-up

Impressive Journey At Swiss Open 2025

The Swiss Open is one of the most important tournaments and Daniel Marthin has left a deep impression. He and Fikri have overcome many strong pairs to reach the final:

• Round 1: Won against Chen Boyang / Xie Haonan (China) with a score of 21–12, 19–21, 21–15 after 53 minutes.
• Round 2: Won against Andreas Søndergaard / Jesper Toft (Denmark) after 3 tense sets.
• Quarterfinals: Defeated Lee Jhe-Huei / Yang Po-Hsuan (Taiwan) in just 37 minutes.
• Semi-finals: Thrilling 26–24 victory in the second set against the Lee cousins (Taiwan).
• Final: Despite great efforts, the Indonesian pair had to accept defeat against Dechapol / Kittinupong (Thailand) with a score of 21–15, 18–21, 21–14.

The Swiss Open proved Daniel Marthin’s class and never-give-up spirit, helping him make a big mark in his career.

Compete at All England 2025

The All England is always a prestigious tournament. Daniel Marthin and Fikri had an excellent performance in the first round, defeating the pair Kim Astrup / Anders Skaarup Rasmussen (Denmark). However, in the second round, they faced their teammates Leo Rolly Carnando / Bagas Maulana and were eliminated with a score of 21–19, 21–17. Despite the defeat, Daniel Marthin’s performance was still highly appreciated.

Participate in the 2025 Asian Mixed Team Championship

In this tournament, Daniel Marthin played an important role in helping the Indonesian team win the important series of matches:

• Semi-finals: Beat Thai doubles Peeratchai Sukphun / Pakkapon Teeraratsakul easily with a score of 21–13, 21–16.
• Final: Excellently defeated Chinese pair Chen Xujun / Huang Di with a score of 21–15, 21–9.

In the qualifying matches, Daniel Marthin played very consistently. Although he lost one match to Malaysia, he still showed professionalism and high performance overall.

The Chase for the Title at Thailand Masters 2025

The Thailand Masters was where Daniel Marthin showed his mettle when he and Fikri continuously defeated opponents from India, Malaysia and even the strong Thai pair in the semi-finals. However, in the final, they met the Korean pair Yong Jin / Seo Seung Jae — the opponents they had defeated in the previous Indonesia Masters. This time, the result was reversed, Daniel Marthin had to accept defeat with a score of 18–21, 17–21 after 40 minutes.

Indonesia Masters 2025

Right at home, Daniel Marthin and Fikri had a smooth start when they defeated the Yong Jin / Seo Seung Jae pair. But in the second round, they could not overcome the Min Hyuk Kang / Kim Won Ho pair (Korea). However, what they showed was still very positive.

Tactical Analysis and Playing Style

Daniel Marthin stands out with his quick reflexes, solid net technique and flexible handling of situations. He often moves intelligently to create space for his teammates to finish. The good coordination between Marthin and Fikri is the key factor helping them achieve high results in 2025.

The Future of Daniel Marthin

With his consistent performance and strong competitive spirit, Daniel Marthin is expected to continue to achieve more success in the future. He is a great hope for Indonesian badminton, especially in the men’s doubles event — where Indonesian players have always had a tradition of excellent performance.

2025 Achievement Summary

TournamentLocationTimeThailand MastersRunner-up28/01–02/02/2025Swiss OpenRunner-up18/03–23/03/2025All EnglandRound 211/03–16/03/2025Asia Mixed Team ChampsChampion (with team)11/02–16/02/2025Indonesia MastersRound 221/01–26/01/2025

Daniel Marthin had an extremely exciting 2025 with dramatic matches, outstanding achievements and remarkable progress in both individual and team techniques. With a resilient competitive spirit and determination to improve, he can absolutely become one of the world’s top players in men’s doubles. Daniel Marthin is a great hope for Indonesian sports and is a name that will appear many times in upcoming major tournaments.

FAQ

Who does Daniel Marthin usually play with in men’s doubles?

Daniel Marthin often plays alongside Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in men’s doubles.

What are Daniel Marthin’s notable achievements in 2025?

He and his teammates won the runner-up position at the Swiss Open and Thailand Masters, and won the Asian Mixed Championship with the team.

What makes Daniel Marthin stand out in his playing style?

He stands out with his quick reflexes, flexible movements and good tactical coordination with teammates.