Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi is a promising young badminton player from India. Along with his teammate Hariharan Amsakarunan, he has been making his mark in the international badminton scene. The 2025 season has seen the duo put in a great effort in major tournaments such as the Orléans Masters, German Open and Thailand Masters. Despite the ups and downs in results, Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi ’s fighting spirit and progress are undeniable.

2025 season competition journey

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1. Thailand Masters 2025 — A smooth start

The first tournament in Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi ‘s itinerary was the Thailand Masters 2025, which took place from January 28 to February 2. In the first round (MD — Round 1), he and Hariharan faced the Thai pair of Pannawat Jumtubtim and Ratchapol Makkasasithorn.

With good coordination, Ruban and Hariharan won easily with the score of 21–18 and 21–12 after only 31 minutes of play. This is a promising start to the new season.

However, in the second round (MD — Round 2), they faced strong opponents from Korea — Min Hyuk Kang and Kim Won Ho. Despite their best efforts, the Indian pair could not overcome the pressure from their opponents and had to accept defeat with the score of 16–21, 21–8 and 21–10 after 47 minutes.

2. German Open 2025 — A narrow defeat

Following the season is the German Open 2025, which will take place from February 25 to March 2. In the first round, Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi and his teammates will face Taiwanese pair Su Ching Heng and Wu Guan Xun.

The match was extremely dramatic and lasted 60 minutes — the longest of all the matches that Ruban has participated in this season. They started well with a 21–16 victory in the first set, but then let their opponents come back and lost the next two sets 18–21 and 23–21.

Despite the defeat, this match showed Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi ‘s consistent performance and resilient fighting spirit .

3. Orléans Masters 2025 — Impressive victory

Finally, the 2025 Orléans Masters (March 4–9). In the first round, Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi and Hariharan met Malaysian pair Shaharuddin Junaidi and Roy King Yap.

After losing the first set 17–21, the Indian pair came back strongly to win the second set 21–7, and ended the match with a spectacular comeback 21–17 in the third set. The match lasted 47 minutes and was considered one of the most exciting matches of the first round of this year’s Orléans Masters.

Competition results summary table

Below is a detailed statistics table of Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi ‘s matches in the 2025 season:

TournamentRoundCompetitorScoreResultDuration (minutes)Orléans Masters 2025Round 1Shaharuddin Junaidi / Roy King Yap (Malaysia)17–21 / 21–7 / 21–17Win47German Open 2025Round 1Su Ching Heng / Wu Guan Xun (Taiwan)21–16 / 18–21 / 23–21Lose60Thailand Masters 2025Round 1Pannawat Jumtubtim / Ratchapol Makkasasithorn (Thái Lan)21–18 / 21–12Win31Thailand Masters 2025Round 2Min Hyuk Kang / Kim Won Ho (Korea)16–21 / 21–8 / 21–10Lose47

Assessing form and potential

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In the four major matches of the 2025 season, Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi won 2 and lost 2. Although the win/loss ratio is not really impressive, but looking at the performance in each match, it is clear that he is an athlete with good skills, good competitive mentality and high potential for future development.

Outstanding strengths

1. Stable competitive mentality : This was clearly seen in the match at Orléans Masters when Ruban and his teammates made a spectacular comeback after losing the first set.

2. Stable physical condition : Participating in a 60-minute match at the German Open showed that Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi ‘s physical condition is very good, enough to compete intensely for a long time.

3. Teamwork : With the understanding with Hariharan Amsakarunan, both always show flexibility and understanding in doubles play.

Things to improve

1. Ability to maintain form : In long matches, it is necessary to maintain stability to avoid a comeback.

2. Tactics against top players : The loss to the Korean pair shows that more time and experience are needed to adapt to strong opponents with diverse tactics.

Future of Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi

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With his perseverance, consistent form and gradually improving skills, Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi will surely be one of the notable doubles players in Indian badminton in the coming years. Continuous participation in major international tournaments helps him gain experience, improve his position and affirm his name in the world arena.

If he continues to maintain this momentum, in the next few years, the name Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi could very well appear in the later rounds of major BWF tournaments like the All England, Malaysia Open, or even the Olympics.

The 2025 season is an important stepping stone in Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi ‘s international career . Although there is still a lot to improve, what he has shown in the recent past is a testament to his desire, talent and relentless efforts.

In the near future, badminton fans can expect a strong rise from Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi , who is gradually asserting his position on the world badminton map.

FAQ

Who is Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi?

Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi is an Indian badminton player who plays men’s doubles with partner Hariharan Amsakarunan in international tournaments in 2025.

How many matches did Ruban Kumar play in the 2025 season?

He played a total of 4 matches in 3 international tournaments including: Thailand Masters, German Open and Orléans Masters, with a record of 2 wins — 2 losses.

Which match of Ruban Kumar lasted the longest?

The match at the German Open 2025 against the Taiwanese pair was the longest, lasting 60 minutes with a close loss after 3 sets.