Eyes and pressure fell more heavily on the continent’s star players yesterday as the 2018 European Championships rounded into the home stretch with some tantalizing quarter-final matches in prospect.
Intrigue in Doubles Categories
In the Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles categories, there is a sense of intrigue following the withdrawal of Denmark’s title-holders and top seeds in both disciplines: Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl/Christinna Pedersen respectively. In their absence, newfound favorites are trying to stay focused amidst the sudden spotlight on them.
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The Stoeva sisters, Gabriela and Stefani, the No.2 seeds in Women’s Doubles, emphasized that they still have a long way to go to win gold on Sunday in Huelva, Spain. Despite the expectations, they are taking it match by match and not assuming victory after their opponents’ withdrawal.
Exciting Quarter-Finals Await
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The Bulgarian sisters will now face Debora Jille and Imke van der Aar for a place in the semi-finals. The Dutch duo joined their teammates and No.5 seeds, Selena Piek/Cheryl Seinen, in the quarter-finals after defeating Germany’s Johanna Goliszewski/Lara Kaepplein.
Selena Piek also has a stake in the Mixed Doubles event as she and Jacco Arends will battle Mark Lamsfuss/Isabel Herttrich.
In the Men’s Doubles, Danish hopes remain high with the No.2, No.3, and No.6 seeds, including the pairs Mads Conrad Petersen/Mads Pieler Kolding, Kim Astrup/Anders Skaarup Rasmussen, and Mathias Christiansen/David Daugaard. However, other pairs, such as the No.4 seeds Vladimir Ivanov/Ivan Sozonov of Russia, have their eyes set on the top step in Carolina Marin Arena come Sunday.
Excitement Builds for Semi-Finals
Ivan Sozonov expressed their determination to reach the semi-finals this year after losing in the quarter-finals last year. They are prepared differently this time and aim to show their best game in the much-anticipated rematch with Mathias Christiansen and David Daugaard.
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Sozonov stated, “There are many top pairs, and we can beat each other… anyone of us can win the European title.”
Mixed Doubles and Singles Events
In Mixed Doubles, Chris and Gabby Adcock are on track to retain their crown. Their next opponents are Russia’s Evgenij Dremin and Evgenia Dimova. The competition also includes strong pairs like Mathias Christiansen/Christinna Pedersen (Denmark), Marcus Ellis/Lauren Smith (England), and Marvin Emil Seidel/Linda Efler (Germany).
Naturally, the singles events are also generating a lot of excitement, especially with Carolina Marin competing in her home city and with thousands of adoring fans flocking to see her title defense. The top seed in Huelva, Carolina Marin, will face Natalia Koch Rohde, while the No.2 seed, Kirsty Gilmour, takes on Line Kjaersfeldt, Rohde’s Danish teammate.
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Conclusion
The 2018 European Championships are nearing their climax, with thrilling quarter-final matches captivating badminton fans. The withdrawal of Denmark’s title-holders has opened up opportunities for other players to shine. As the tournament progresses, the excitement continues to build. Stay tuned for more updates and surprises at Carnegiecentre.com, your source for all things badminton.
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