Dominant Performance Leads French Pair to Championship Match

Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue of France are one step closer to claiming the All England Open title after a series of impressive victories in Birmingham. The duo secured their place in the final, set to be played on Sunday, after defeating Fang Hui Chen and Xin Wa Guo of China.

This achievement follows a quarter-final win against another Chinese pair, Jiang and Wei, the world number 2, in two straight sets (21-16, 21-16).

Road to the Final: Overcoming Top Competition

The French pair demonstrated resilience throughout the tournament, not dropping a single set until their match against Fang Hui Chen and Xin Wa Guo. They overcame an initial setback, losing the first set 21-11, before rallying to win the subsequent sets 21-18 and 21-12.

Prior to this, they had secured a victory against the Chinese duo of Jiang/Wei.

“The dream week continues for Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue during the England Super 1000 in Birmingham.”

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Seeking Second Super 1000 Title

Gicquel and Delrue are aiming for their second Super 1000 title, having previously achieved this feat in Indonesia last year.

They will face either the Hong Kongers Tang and Tse or the Taiwanese Ye and Chan in the final.

Did you recognize?

In June of last year, Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue became the first French players to win a Super 1000 title in mixed doubles.

FAQ

• Who did Gicquel and Delrue defeat to reach the final? They defeated Fang Hui Chen and Xin Wa Guo of China.
• When is the final? The final will be played on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
• Have Gicquel and Delrue won a Super 1000 title before? Yes, they won a Super 1000 title in Indonesia last year.