A title ? It is a dream. A medal would already be an achievement. Because the tables are each year more raised, it is the sign that the French badminton advance, progress. It is still a long way from Asian nations but is slowly approaching the top of the European podium. Romain Frank spent the first round of qualifying this Thursday. The duo Thomas Baurès – Candice Lesne also. This is also the case for Cassandre Lesne, in singles, his sister is directly versed in the main table. Sarah Lamoulie is qualified in mixed. His 1st turn appears within his reach. Then, the dish will be more indigestible against the seeds 3-4.
Hoyaux and Ducrot; main chances
But the main chances of the Volant airois are Yaëlle Hoyaux and Louis Ducrot, two residents of the Top 12. For him, this is the fifth participation, with mixed results: the best, an 8th final. No mixed this year, ” in order to keep strength for the most part “. For almost two years, he has gradually climbed in the French hierarchy, fourth. Remember that this ranking reflects the number of points gleaned in the tournament. For example, as a 3-4 seed, if his tournament goes as planned, he will cross paths with Lucas Claerbout, less well ranked but stronger, three times finalist, but 2018 champion.
The two boys have never faced each other, ” but nothing is impossible, in a match, anything can happen », Explains the Airois who will also play with Thomas Baurès in doubles, directly against the seeds 3-4. The other chance is named Yaëlle Hoyaux, fifth participation, unhappy finalist against Batomène last year. Since the arrival of the naturalized Xu Fei Qi (nº1), she is the nº3 French. Hoyaux could meet the Chinese in the semifinals. ” I want a medal », She asserts, to celebrate her 22 years. Her tournament will begin this Friday against a young player from the preliminary round.
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