The European Games 2023 have seen some surprising results and intense matches in the group stage. Let’s take a closer look at the highlights and upsets that have unfolded so far.
Antonsen’s Setback
Defending champion Anders Antonsen faced a setback in the group stage as he lost in straight games to Felix Burestedt. This loss proved costly for Antonsen, as he needed to win his final group match against Kalle Koljonen in straight games to have a chance at qualifying for the Round of 16. Unfortunately, Koljonen grabbed the opening game, preventing Antonsen from advancing. Despite this setback, Antonsen managed to finish with a win in the next two games. Both Koljonen and Burestedt progressed to the Round of 16 from Group B.
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Zahra’s Surprise Victory
Keisha Fatimah Az Zahra from Azerbaijan created a major upset in Group D by defeating Yvonne Li. Although both players had already qualified for the Round of 16 with earlier wins in the group, Zahra’s victory was unexpected due to the significant difference in rankings. Zahra, ranked No.82, showed her skills by winning the match 17-21 21-18 21-17 against Li, who is ranked 23. This surprising result highlights the unpredictable nature of the competition.
Other Highlights
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Carolina Marin, the recent Indonesia Open runner-up, faced a tough challenge from Switzerland’s Jenjira Stadelmann in Group A. The match went the distance, with Marin eventually emerging victorious after three closely contested games. Both Marin and Stadelmann secured their spots in the Round of 16.
In men’s singles, Mark Caljouw had a thrilling match against Johnnie Torjussen, winning 22-24 22-20 21-16. Caljouw advanced to the knockout stage along with Nhat Nguyen.
In mixed doubles Group D, Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith defeated fourth seeds Mark Lamsfuss and Isabel Lohau in a hard-fought match that went to three games. Ellis and Smith showcased their resilience and determination by winning 16-21 21-17 21-10.
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Great Britain’s Alexander Dunn and Adam Hall had a strong showing in men’s doubles Group D. Despite losing a close match to Poland’s Milosz Bochat and Robert Cybulski, Dunn and Hall secured first place in the group. The Popov brothers, Christo and Toma Junior, also advanced to the knockout round as the second pair from the group.
FAQs
Q: How many groups are there in men’s and women’s singles?
A: There are eight groups in both men’s and women’s singles, with four competitors in each group.
Q: How do players qualify for the Round of 16 in singles and doubles?
A: The top two players from each group in singles and the top two pairs from each group in doubles qualify for the Round of 16.
Conclusion
The group stage of the European Games 2023 has provided thrilling matches and unexpected results. Defending champion Anders Antonsen’s stumble and Keisha Fatimah Az Zahra’s surprise victory over Yvonne Li have been the standout moments of the competition. As the tournament progresses, we can expect more intense battles and remarkable performances from the world’s top badminton players.
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