Denmark kicked off their 2025 European Mixed Team Badminton Championships campaign with a commanding 5-0 win against Spain at the Baku Sports Palace on February 12, 2025. This emphatic victory places Denmark at the top of Group A, ahead of England, who secured a narrow 3-2 win over Azerbaijan.
Match Results:
- Men’s Singles: Denmark’s Anders Antonsen set the tone for the match with a solid performance against Spain’s Álvaro Leal. Antonsen dominated both sets, winning 21-16, 21-15, to give Denmark an early 1-0 lead.
- Women’s Singles: In the second match, Line Kjærsfeldt faced off against Clara Azurmendi. The Danish player displayed great control and precision, defeating Azurmendi in straight sets, 21-18, 21-18, extending Denmark’s lead to 2-0.
- Men’s Doubles: Denmark’s pair of Rasmus Kjær and Frederik Søgaard comfortably handled Spain’s Daniel Franco and Rodrigo Sanjurjo. The Danish duo dominated from start to finish, securing a 21-10, 21-11 victory, pushing Denmark to a 3-0 lead and securing the overall tie win.
- Women’s Doubles: The fourth match saw Natasja P. Anthonisen and Alexandra Bøje take on Nikol Carulla and Carmen Maria Jiménez. The Danish pair showed superior teamwork and attacking play, winning convincingly 21-10, 21-12, ensuring Denmark’s 4-0 advantage.
- Mixed Doubles: To complete the sweep, Jesper Toft and Amalie Magelund faced Rubén García and Lucía Rodríguez in the mixed doubles match. Denmark maintained their dominance, securing a 21-19, 21-14 win, sealing the final scoreline at 5-0.
Denmark Leading Group A
With this flawless victory, Denmark takes the top spot in Group A, holding a superior match difference compared to England, who won their tie against Azerbaijan by a closer 3-2 margin. Spain, meanwhile, sits at the bottom of the group with a 0-1 record.
Next Match: Denmark vs. England
Denmark will next face England on February 13, 2025 at Baku Sports Palace – Court 1, in what promises to be a crucial clash for the top position in Group A. However, the official match schedule for this encounter has yet to be confirmed. This match will likely determine the direct qualifier for the knockout stage, making it a highly anticipated showdown.
Stay tuned for more updates from the 2025 European Mixed Team Badminton Championships!
Other Results
- France vs. Germany [5-0]
- Netherlands vs. Czech Republic [2-3]
See all the first day’s match results here.