Zheng Si Wei and Huang Ya Qiong are setting the bar high in the mixed doubles category, dominating their matches with few challengers. However, Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue have emerged as strong contenders for a medal at the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2022.
European Challenge in Mixed Doubles
While the competition is fierce across all three doubles categories, the European challenge runs particularly deep in mixed doubles. Unfortunately, due to an injury, Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith, who were considered medal hopefuls, will not be able to compete. However, Europe can still rely on talented pairs such as Mathias Christiansen/Alexandra BØje, Robin Tabeling/Selena Piek, Mark Lamsfuss/Isabel Lohau, and the promising Gicquel/Delrue duo to make a mark in the tournament.
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A Close Call Against the Chinese
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Gicquel and Delrue draw inspiration from their strong performance against Zheng/Huang during the Malaysia Open quarterfinals. Despite being 20-16 up in the first game and nearly pulling off a comeback in the second game, they were narrowly defeated by the Chinese pair with scores of 25-23 and 22-20. This thrilling match showcased their potential to challenge the best in the world.
In a previous encounter, the Chinese duo had dominated Gicquel and Delrue with a convincing victory of 21-13, 21-14 in the final of the Indonesia Masters. The French pair, while frustrated by the loss in Malaysia, took satisfaction in troubling the world’s best pair. Gicquel expressed optimism, stating, “There were a lot of good things for sure. But it’s not very good to do a great shot when you’re doing that many mistakes. It’s really annoying to play at such high level and really bad for some time. The good thing is that we troubled them. Next time we’ll win.”
A Promising Year for the French
The French duo, Gicquel and Delrue, have had an impressive year with five quarterfinal appearances and finishing as runners-up at the European Championships and the Indonesia Masters. With Gicquel’s strong defensive play from the backcourt and Delrue’s skills at the front, they have a genuine chance of becoming the first French pair to win a medal at the World Championships.
Dutch Duo’s Encouraging Season
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World No. 21 Dutch pair Robin Tabeling and Selena Piek have had an encouraging season, reaching the semifinals of the European Championships and consistently performing well in Malaysia. They had an intense three-game match against Yuta Watanabe/Arisa Higashino in Indonesia and notably defeated world champions Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Sapsiree Taerattanachai in Malaysia. Their confidence has grown, and they believe they can compete with the best pairs in the world.
Consistency from Danish and German Pairs
World No. 13 Danish pair Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Boje have made their mark this year, reaching the semifinals of the Malaysia Open and securing wins against top pairs. Their compatriots, Mark Lamsfuss and Isabel Lohau, have also had a successful year, winning titles at the Swiss Open and the European Championships.
European Presence on the Podium
It has been five years since the last European mixed doubles pair, England’s Chris Adcock and Gabby Adcock, won a medal at the World Championships. However, with the current form of European pairs, there is a strong possibility of a European presence on the podium once again. The tournament in Tokyo holds great promise for all these talented European pairs.
FAQs
Q: Who are the top contenders in the mixed doubles category at the BWF World Championships?
A: Zheng Si Wei and Huang Ya Qiong are the dominant pair, but Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue have emerged as strong contenders.
Q: Which European pairs are expected to perform well in the tournament?
A: Mathias Christiansen/Alexandra BØje, Robin Tabeling/Selena Piek, Mark Lamsfuss/Isabel Lohau, and Gicquel/Delrue are the European pairs to watch out for.
Q: When was the last time a European mixed doubles pair medaled at the World Championships?
A: The last European mixed doubles pair to win a medal at the World Championships was Chris Adcock/Gabby Adcock five years ago.
Conclusion
The BWF World Championships promises intense competition in the mixed doubles category. While Zheng Si Wei and Huang Ya Qiong are the favorites, European pairs like Thom Gicquel/Delphine Delrue, Mathias Christiansen/Alexandra BØje, Robin Tabeling/Selena Piek, Mark Lamsfuss/Isabel Lohau, and others are determined to challenge them. With their exceptional skills and recent performances, these pairs have a genuine chance of bringing home medals for Europe. Watch out for their exciting matches and keep an eye on the Carnegiecentre website for updates on the tournament.
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