French Badminton Players Dominate at European Championships, securing Multiple semifinal spots
Horsens, Denmark – French badminton players are making a strong showing at the European Championships, with three singles players advancing to the semifinals. In men’s doubles, one French pair has also secured a medal, marking a significant achievement for French badminton.
Toma Junior Popov Advances, Eyes Second Consecutive Final
Toma Junior Popov, seeded fourth at No. 19 in the world, swiftly defeated England’s Ethan Rose (No. 133) with a score of 21-8, 21-9 in just 28 minutes. Popov will face Croatia’s Aria Dinata (No. 122) in the semifinals. With Anders Antonsen (No. 2, Denmark) withdrawing from the competition, Popov is now a favourite to reach the final, following his silver medal performance in 2024.
Christo Popov adn Alex Lanier Set for All-French Semifinal Showdown
Christo Popov (No. 28) secured a decisive victory against Magnus Johannesen (No. 82, Denmark) with a score of 21-14, 21-14. He will face fellow Frenchman alex Lanier (No. 10) in the semifinals. Lanier overcame a tough challenge from Nhat Nguyen (No. 35, Ireland), winning 21-12, 21-18. Their upcoming match is a rematch of the French Championships final in February, where Lanier emerged victorious. Adding to the stakes, Christo Popov needs to accumulate more points to qualify for the World Championships.A finals appearance would secure his spot, ensuring three French singles players qualify by being in the top 24.
Eloi Adam and Léo Rossi Clinch European Championships Medal in Men’s Doubles
Eloi Adam and Léo Rossi (No. 42) are celebrating a major milestone after securing a European Championships medal in men’s doubles. They avenged their loss from last year by defeating England’s Ben Lane and Sean Vendy (No. 12), the same pair that stopped them from medaling previously. The hard-fought victory came after a grueling 1 hour and 14 minute match.
French Badminton players Secure Medals, Advance at European Championships
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Aarhus, Denmark – French badminton players have guaranteed themselves medals and secured crucial victories at the European Championships.Strong performances in men’s and women’s doubles highlight France’s presence in the competition.
Popov Brothers Guarantee Medal in Men’s Doubles
Toma Junior and Christo Popov, seeded 21st, battled past England’s Callum Hemming and Ethan van leeuwen (ranked 56th) in a hard-fought three-set match.The French brothers emerged victorious with scores of 21-14, 17-21, 21-14. They will now face Denmark’s Daniel Lundgaard and Mads Vestergaard (ranked 31st) for a spot in the final.
“We started the match very well, with a lot of pressure and aggression, which allowed us to take the advantage,” said Toma Junior Popov. “We started the third set well too.We chained some points on our serves and it was good.”
Adam and Corvee Advance to Semifinals
eloi Adam and Julien Corvee are moving to the semifinals after defeating the local crowd favorites in three sets 23/21 20/22 22/20. Adam and Corvee will face Danish duo Rasmus Kjær and Frederik Søgaard (ranked 17th) in the semifinals.
Eloi Adam: “We knew we could do it. It’s pretty crazy what’s happening today, but we knew we could do it. We played a very good match, we never gave up.We’re going to enjoy it a little,but we’re going to move on quickly and tomorrow we’re going back to war.”
Lambert and Pognante Claim Bronze in Women’s doubles
Margot Lambert and Camille Pognante secured a bronze medal,just five months after becoming a team. In the semi-finals, the French pair faced a tough challenge against Denmark’s Natasja P. Anthonisen and Maiken Fruergaard.After splitting the first two sets, the Danish pair won the deciding set 21-17, 17-21, 21-12.
Margot Lambert: “For the moment, there is a lot of disappointment, we would have liked to do better. We had a hard time getting into the match even though we reacted in the second set.”
Cattoen and Renoir Eliminated
The young French pair, Maël Cattoen and Lucas Renoir, were defeated by their Danish opponents in two sets (10/21 10/21).
Lucas Renoir: “we had a hard time getting into it and setting up our game. We didn’t find the solutions, we didn’t feel necessarily great on the court. It wasn’t a very good match.”
french Badminton Players Shine at European Championships,Secure Finals Berth
HORSENS,Denmark – French badminton stars are making a significant impact at the European Championships,with Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue advancing to the mixed doubles final. several other French players are also set to compete in the semi-finals, promising an action-packed day of badminton.
Gicquel and Delrue Dominate, Secure Mixed Doubles Final Spot
Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, seeded seventh, showcased their prowess by defeating the Danish pair Mads Vestergaard and Christine Busch (ranked 21st) in straight sets, 21-17, 21-18. The European champions demonstrated tactical precision and maintained relentless pressure throughout the match, securing their place in the final. They are set to face another Danish duo,Toft/Magelund,who defeated the French team Julien Maio and Léa Palermo.
“The match started strangely; we were all a bit stressed, I think,” Delrue said. “we managed to develop our game well afterwards and put them under pressure, so that’s cool. we managed to win at the net, and that allowed us to win the match.”
French Pairs Battle for semifinal Spots
Despite a strong showing,Julien Maio and Léa Palermo (seeded 51st) were defeated by Toft/Magelund with a score of 21-14,21-13. they will bring home a bronze medal after a brilliant performance throughout the competition and an inspiring comeback for Palermo from two ACL injuries.
Palermo expressed mixed feelings after the semi-final loss. “I’m very disappointed and a little sad because I don’t feel like I enjoyed it today,” she stated. “There were no rallies, no chance to have fun. We achieved a great victory yesterday,and I would have liked to have enjoyed being on the court today. The result of the competition remains very positive.”
Disappointment in Women’s Doubles
In women’s doubles,Flavie VALLET and Emilie VERCELOT were defeated by the top-seeded Dutch duo Debora JILLE and Cheryl SEINEN 21/8 21/11.The French pair struggled to manage, particularly in the third set when their opponents upped their speed considerably.
“They put a lot of speed in the third set,and we couldn’t handle it,” Vallet said about the match with Vercelot”.
Looking Ahead: Finals and Semifinals
The mixed doubles final featuring Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue is scheduled for tomorrow. In addition, four French semi-final matches are on the program, promising a strong showing from the French contingent.
The matches can be followed live.
Q: How many medals have French players secured so far at the European Championships?
French badminton at the European Championships: Q&A
Here’s a breakdown of the French badminton players’ performance at the European Championships, addressing key questions and providing insights into their journey.
Q&A
Q: Which French players are in the singles semifinals?
A: Toma Junior Popov, Christo Popov, and Alex Lanier.
Q: What is Toma Junior Popov’s ranking and who is he playing in the semifinals?
A: Toma Junior Popov is ranked No. 19 in the world and will face Croatia’s Aria Dinata (No. 122) in the semifinals.
Q: Why is Christo Popov’s match against alex Lanier notable?
A: It’s an all-French semifinal and a rematch of the French Championships final. Christo Popov also needs to accumulate points to qualify for the World championships and a finals appearance would secure his spot.
Q: Which French pair secured a medal in men’s doubles?
A: Eloi Adam and Léo Rossi.
Q: Who are the other French medalists mentioned in the second article?
A: Margot Lambert and Camille Pognante won a bronze medal in women’s doubles.
Q: Which French pair advanced to the mixed doubles final?
A: Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue.
Q: Who did Gicquel and Delrue defeat to reach the final?
A: They defeated the Danish pair Mads Vestergaard and Christine Busch.
Q: What happened to Julien Maio and Léa Palermo in the mixed doubles?
A: They lost in the semifinals to Toft/Magelund but secured a bronze medal.
Q: What’s the significance of Léa Palermo’s participation?
A: It’s an inspiring comeback for Palermo from two ACL injuries.
Q: What were the results for Adam and Corvee?
A: Eloi Adam and Julien Corvee are moving to the semifinals after defeating the local crowd favorites in three sets 23/21 20/22 22/20.
Q: What are the next steps for the French players?
A: gicquel and Delrue will compete in the mixed doubles final. Several other French players are in the semifinals, promising more exciting matches.
Stay tuned for the finals and semi-finals to cheer on the French badminton players!
