The French women’s doubles Margot Lambert/Camille Pognante, Danish women’s singles star Mia Blichfeldt, and the Danish mixed doubles pair Mathias Christiansen/Alexandra Bøje leave Germany as champions.
Women's Doubles gold return to Europe
Lambert/Pognante made history as they claimed their first ever Super 500 title. It has been a long time since a European women’s doubles pair has lifted a World Tour trophy and the French pair made a strong statement today as they dominated the final with speed and pressure.
“We played with good energy and good speed,” Camille said after the match. Margot added: “I love this hall, we create good memories here. The crowd is always rooting for us.”
The Frenchwomen will next fly to Kumamoto in less than two weeks.
Blichfeldt defends championships
In women’s singles Mia Blichfeldt defended her HYLO crown, this time at a higher stage, as the tournament has upgraded from Super 300 to Super 500. It is the Dane’s first Super 500 title after a month where she has had one of the best runs of her career.
“I’m really really happy and overwhelmed,” Mia said. “I had a tough start this year with the shoulder injury, but I have been working very hard to come back. The team around me in France has really been keeping me in shape and mentally ready.”
Christiansen/Bøje completes the comeback
In mixed doubles it is a real comeback story. Christiansen/Bøje took another huge step only months after returning to the circuit as a new pair. They won a Super 300 in their first tournament back. Now they have a Super 500 title.
Winning in the same hall where they lost the European final last year against Gicquel/Delrue makes it even more special.
“It really does feel full circle,” Mathias said. “It’s crazy that we are already doing these results after only 2-3 months. We know we have the momentum now.”
Tonight the Danes will have a small celebration before flying out.
“We will go for dinner and maybe have a beer,” Bøje said. “Then we drive to Frankfurt, sleep at the airport hotel, and fly home tomorrow.”
European badminton finishes the second leg of Europe with three titles in Saarbrücken — and all three winners leave Germany with confidence and momentum for what is left of the season.
