Spanish Duo scripts history at Hylo Open 2025
Saarbrücken, Germany – In a groundbreaking feat, Spanish badminton stars Lucia Rodriguez and Ruben Garcia locked horns against the world’s 41st-ranked pair, comprising of Julien May and Lea Palermo, and emerged victorious, 23-21, 21-14, in a thrilling encounter held at the Hylo Open 2025 here on Thursday.
History made! 🇪🇸 Lucia Rodriguez & Ruben Garcia become the first Spanish pair to reach the semi-finals at BWF World Tour Super 500 level! 👏💥
With this spectacular display, Lucia and Ruben became the first Spanish representatives to reach the semi-finals at a BWF World Tour event in the mixed doubles category since Carolina Marin. The duo’s booking their place in the semi-finals was no mean feat, considering it happened in a Super 500 tournament, which is one of the most prestigious categories on the badminton calendar.
The Breakthrough Victory
- The duo overcame a set point in the first game, reeling off three straight points to clinch it 23-21.
- Riding on the momentum, Lucia-Ruben inflicted a 4-0 blitz late in the second game, securing it 21-14, after being tied 12-12.
The duo’s commendable performance echoed their successful run at the Madrid High Performance Center, where they are honing their skills in doubles specializations.
The Road Ahead
The Spanish power couple will face Denmark’s Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Boje, the world number 27, in the semis on Friday, scheduled for 5:20 PM local time.
Did you know?
Ruben Garcia hails from Granada, which is known for its rich history and beautiful architecture, including the Alhambra.
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