Thom Gicquel & Delphine Delrue Redeem Themselves in Indian Open

The world No. 5 mixed doubles pair, Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, redeemed themselves from their Malaysian Open defeat, overcoming Denmark’s Jesper Toft and Amalie Magelund 21-17, 21-14 in the first round of the Indian Open in New Delhi.

From Defeat to Revenge

After losing to the same Danish pair in the first round of the Malaysian Open, Gicquel and Delrue, both aged 27, struck back with a convincing win in Tuesday’s matchup. The French duo had gone 0-3 against Toft and Magelund but proved their mettle on Indian soil.

The Match Details

• After a close call in the first set (21-17), the French pair dominanted the second set (21-14).
• Gicquel and Delrue broke away late in the first set, scoring the last four points to win 21-17.
• In the second set, the French widened the gap early, leading 19-9 before securing the victory.

Next Up: Japanese Challenge in the Round of 16

On Thursday, Gicquel and Delrue will face Japan’s Hiroki Midorikawa and Nami Matsuyama. Midorikawa is world No. 7 in mixed doubles but partnering with Natsu Saito, while Matsuyama is world No. 12 with Chiharu Shida in women’s doubles. The Japanese pair has faced the French duo four times before, winning twice, including their most recent encounter in the China Finals in December.