A thrilling upset added an unexpected twist to Denmark’s impressive performance in the semi-finals of the 2014 Intersport European Championships at Kazan, Russia. Local heroes Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov made history as the first Russian pair in 20 years to reach the final in the Men’s Doubles category.
The Danish champions, Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen, entered the European Championships with two Superseries titles under their belt. However, the Russians drew inspiration from the home crowd and turned the tables on the top seeds. Despite a valiant effort from Boe and Mogensen, Ivanov and Sozonov secured a narrow victory in a fiercely contested match. The final score of 21-19, 18-21, 21-18 secured their spot in the final.
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On the other side of the bracket, the fourth-seeded Danish pair, Mads Conrad-Petersen/Mads Pieler Kolding, also faced a tough battle against England’s Chris Adcock/Andrew Ellis. After splitting the first two games, Conrad-Petersen and Kolding dominated the decider, winning 21-16, 19-21, 21-8 to secure their place in the final.
Despite the loss of Boe/Mogensen, Denmark had a fantastic day in the semi-finals. They emerged victorious in all of their other matches and secured berths in all five finals. The Danish team displayed their dominance in the Mixed Doubles and Women’s Doubles categories, clinching two titles even before the finals.
In the Men’s Singles semi-final, World No.3 Jan O Jorgensen defeated his compatriot Viktor Axelsen in a surprisingly easy fashion, avenging his recent loss at the Swiss Open. Jorgensen’s commanding performance of 21-11, 21-13 sets up a final clash against England’s Rajiv Ouseph, who triumphed over Russian Ivanov 25-23, 13-21, 21-8.
Reflecting on his win, Jorgensen acknowledged his strong performance but remained cautious about facing Ouseph in the final. He expressed that although he was mentally strong and well-prepared, winning a medal would require additional effort due to Ouseph’s exceptional performance throughout the week.
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In the Women’s Singles, Danish teenager Anna Thea Madsen showcased her potential against Turkey’s Ozge Bayrak, securing a convincing victory of 21-10, 21-14 in just 30 minutes. However, Madsen faces a formidable challenge in the final as she goes up against top-seeded Spaniard Carolina Marin. Marin displayed her dominance by overpowering German Karin Schnaase with a score of 21-12, 21-9.
In the Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles categories, there were no surprises as the top-seeded pairs claimed their spots in the final. Christinna Pedersen/Kamilla Rytter Juhl proved too strong for the Scottish-Bulgarian duo of Imogen Bankier/Petya Nedelcheva, winning 12-21, 21-13, 21-7 in the Women’s Doubles. In the Mixed Doubles, Pedersen will face her own partner, Kamilla Rytter Juhl, as they triumphed with ease against Dutch pair Jorrit De Ruiter/Samantha Barning, winning 21-12, 21-8.
Overall, the semi-finals of the 2014 Intersport European Championships witnessed thrilling matches and unexpected upsets. Denmark’s strong performance throughout the tournament secured their presence in all five finals, setting the stage for an exciting showdown in each category.
FAQs
Q: Who were the local heroes responsible for the upset in the Men’s Doubles category?
A: Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov, the Russian pair, caused a sensation by defeating reigning champions Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen from Denmark.
Q: Did Denmark have a successful day in the semi-finals?
A: Yes, besides the loss in the Men’s Doubles category, Denmark won all their other matches and secured spots in all five finals.
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Q: Who will Jan O Jorgensen face in the Men’s Singles final?
A: Jan O Jorgensen will face Rajiv Ouseph from England in the Men’s Singles final.
Q: How did Carolina Marin perform in the Women’s Singles semi-final?
A: Carolina Marin, the top-seeded Spaniard, demonstrated her dominance by defeating Karin Schnaase from Germany.
Q: Were there any surprises in the Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles categories?
A: No, the top-seeded pairs, Christinna Pedersen/Kamilla Rytter Juhl and Joachim Fischer Nielsen/Christinna Pedersen, emerged victorious in their respective matches and secured places in the finals.
Summary
The 2014 Intersport European Championships witnessed thrilling semi-final matches, highlighted by a surprising upset in the Men’s Doubles category. Russia’s Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov defeated Denmark’s Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen, securing their spot in the final. Denmark had an impressive performance overall, winning all their other matches and securing berths in all five finals. The Women’s Singles category saw Carolina Marin from Spain dominate her opponent, while Denmark’s Jan O Jorgensen secured an easy victory in the Men’s Singles. The stage is set for exciting finals in all categories.
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