2023-08-20 13:32:43
INTERVIEW – 8th in the world rankings, the French double demonstrates that Asian domination is not inevitable as the World Championships begin in Copenhagen (August 21-27).
Of course, the numbers don’t lie. In the Top 7 of the world’s best mixed doubles, three fly the Chinese flag, two come from South Korea and the Japan-Thailand tandem completes the picture of undeniable Asian domination. But no longer without sharing. Just behind is indeed knocking at the door the French pair composed of Delphine Delrue and Thom Gicquel, both 24 years old. Moreover, a few weeks ago, the hexagonal duo was in 5th place. Before knowing a blow less well, symbolized by two eliminations in the 1st round in Jakarta and Tokyo. Even if, in the meantime, the Blues have also won a title of vice-champions of Europe. Eleven months before the start of the Olympic Games in Paris, Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue want to move forward at the World Championships taking place this week in Copenhagen (August 21-27).
How do you feel about approaching these World Championships?
Thom Gicquel: Pretty good, although we…
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