As on the first day Tuesday, the French engaged in the European Championships in Kiev, Ukraine, won on Wednesday.
In men’s singles, Thomas Rouxel beat Russian Vladimir Malkov (21-15; 21-13), while Toma Junior Popov won against Englishman Alex Lane (21-9; 21-13). In the last match of the day, Brice Leverdez had more trouble starting his competition, before ending up looking good against Russian Sergey Sirant (17-21; 21-19; 21-13).
In women’s singles, Marie Batomene passed a second round thanks to her victory over the German Miranda Wilson (21-11; 21-11).
A 100% French round of 16 Thursday
Two mixed doubles were also in contention: Ronan Labar and Anne Tran defeated the Ukrainians Valeriy Atrashchenkov and Yelyzaveta Zharka (21-13; 22-20), Eloi Adam and Margot Lambert eliminated the Irish Paul Reynolds and Rachael Darragh (21- 17; 21-16). They will meet their compatriots and training partners Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, seeded n ° 2, on Thursday for their entry into the running.
All will be racing for the round of 16 on Thursday, with the men’s (Fabien Delrue / William Villeger, Christo and Toma Junior Popov) and women’s (Anne Tran / Emilie Lefel) doubles.
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