Letort and Glaziou Clinch Mixed Doubles Title at National Tournament
Favorites Julien Letort (R4) and Loriane Glaziou (N3) lived up to expectations, securing the mixed doubles title at the recent national tournament. After dropping the first set, they rallied to defeat Patrice Le Marec (R4) and Manon Evain (N3) in a thrilling three-set final.
Upset in Men’s Doubles as Jourdain and Bernard Take Gold
In a surprising turn of events, Kevin Jourdain (R6) and Alan Bernard (N3) emerged victorious in the men’s doubles competition. The pair capitalized on an unexpected semifinal loss by top contenders Patrice Le Marec and Thibault Fenerol to sieze the prospect.
Dominant Run to the Final
Jourdain and Bernard demonstrated their strength with a convincing win against Guillorel and Le Viol (21-18, 21-14) before dominating Le Cam and cariou in the final (21-17, 21-11).
Baudouard and Glaziou Victorious in Women’s Doubles Final
The women’s doubles final was a hard-fought battle that saw Pauline Baudouard (R5) and Loriane Glaziou (R4) emerge as champions. They persevered against Le Pimpec and Burgaud (R4/R5) in a tight match, winning 21-15, 25-23.
Detailed Results
Mixed Doubles Semifinals:
- GLAZIOU Loriane (N3)/LETORT Julien (R4) defeated FERELLEC Marie (N3)/LE BIHAN Jean-Joël (R5): 21-11, 21-17
- LE MAREC Patrice (R4)/EVAIN Manon (N3) defeated LE NAI Margaux (R5)/DEMAN Arthur (R5): 21-15, 21-19
Men’s Doubles semifinals:
- JOURDAIN Kévin (R6)/BERNARD Alan (N3) defeated GUILLOREL Eric (R5) / LE VIOL Jean-Philippe (R5): 21-18, 21-14
- LE CAM Alban (R5)/CARIOU Denis (R5) defeated LE MAREC Patrice (N3)/FENEROL Thibault (R5): 25-23, 18-21, 22-20
Mixed Doubles Final:
- GLAZIOU Loriane (N3)/LETORT Julien (R4) defeated LE MAREC Patrice (R4)/EVAIN Manon (N3): 11-21, 21-19, 21-18
Men’s Doubles Final:
- JOURDAIN Kévin (R6)/BERNARD Alan (N3) defeated LE CAM Alban (R5)/CARIOU Denis (R5): 21-17, 21-11
Women’s Doubles Final:
- BAUDOUARD/GLAZIOU (R5/R4) defeated LE PIMPEC/BURGAUD (R4/R5): 21-15, 25-23
**Q: Beyond rankings, what factors contributed to Jourdain and Bernard’s underdog victory in the Men’s Doubles?**
National Tournament: Your Questions Answered!
We break down the key moments from the recent national tournament, addressing common questions and insights from the exciting competition.
Q&A
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Q: Who are the top-ranked players in this tournament?
A: The article highlights players wiht rankings such as N3, R4, R5, and R6. N3 generally indicates a higher national ranking than R-ranked players.
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Q: What is the meaning of “dropping the first set” in the Mixed Doubles final?
A: In a best-of-three set match, losing the first set means a team is one set away from defeat. Letort and Glaziou’s comeback demonstrates resilience and strategic adaptation.
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Q: why was the Men’s Doubles victory considered an upset?
A: Jourdain and Bernard’s win was surprising because top contenders Le Marec and fenerol unexpectedly lost in the semifinals,opening the door for the underdogs.
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Q: What does the score format (e.g., 21-18, 21-14) represent?
A: These are the scores of each set in a match.A team needs to score 21 points and win by at least two points to win a set.
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Q: How did Glaziou perform overall?
A: Loriane Glaziou had an outstanding tournament, winning both the Mixed Doubles and women’s Doubles titles. This highlights her versatility and skill across different pairings and events.
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Q: What is the meaning of rankings like R4, N3, and R6?
A: These indicate player skill levels. National rankings (N3) are typically higher than regional ones (R4, R5, R6). The lower the number after the letter, the higher the skill level.
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