Koharu ITAGAKI Remains Unbeaten After Opening Day at Europe Youth Top 10 in Tours

After three rounds on the opening day of the Europe Youth Top 10 in Tours, France, only Koharu ITAGAKI of Germany managed to preserve an unbeaten record. With three victories, she leads the standings, followed by Alexia NODIN of France and Mariia LYTVYN of Austria, who each suffered one defeat in their opening matches.

The tournament began with surprises right from the start. NODIN, encouraged by the home crowd, stunned no. 3 seed Patricia STOICA of Romania in straight games. Romania’s player then suffered another defeat at the hands of Sweden’s Siri BENJEGÅRD in round two. No. 2 seed Hanka KODET of Czechia started strongly against Croatia’s Lana BENKO, but was later stopped by NODIN in the second round.

The highlight of the day came in round three, when ITAGAKI faced NODIN in a direct battle for the unbeaten lead. The German player prevailed 4–2, confirming her status at the top of the table.

The top seed, however, faced a severe test early on. Poland’s Wanessa KULCZYCKA, a late substitute in Tours, came close to a huge upset in round one. ITAGAKI trailed 1–3 before producing a remarkable comeback to win in seven games. In the second round, she was more convincing, defeating BENKO in straight games.

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Under 15 Girls – Results

Under 15 Girls

  • Alexia NODIN (France) – Patricia STOICA (Romania) 4-0 (11-5, 11-6, 11-2, 11-4)
  • Siri BENJEGÃ…RD (Sweden) – Renata SHYPSHA (Spain) 4-2 (11-8, 10-12, 11-9, 11-7, 7-11, 11-9)
  • Nil BASARAN (Turkey) – Mariia LYTVYN (Austria) 2-4 (11-8, 11-13, 11-8, 8-11, 7-11, 9-11)
  • Lana BENKO (Croatia) – Hanka KODET (Czechia) 0-4 (8-11, 10-12, 6-11, 7-11)
  • Koharu ITAGAKI (Germany) – Wanessa KULCZYCKA (Poland) 4-3 (11-4, 7-11, 7-11, 10-12, 11-6, 11-5, 11-8)

Round 2

  • Hanka KODET (Czechia) – Alexia NODIN (France) 1-4 (4-11, 9-11, 13-11, 4-11, 6-11)
  • Koharu ITAGAKI (Germany) – Lana BENKO (Croatia) 4-0 (11-2, 11-9, 11-6, 11-6)
  • Patricia STOICA (Romania) – Siri BENJEGÃ…RD (Sweden) 0-4 (10-12, 11-13, 3-11, 9-11)
  • Wanessa KULCZYCKA (Poland) – Mariia LYTVYN (Austria) 1-4 (6-11, 6-11, 4-11, 11-9, 8-11)
  • Renata SHYPSHA (Spain) – Nil BASARAN (Turkey) 2-4 (11-8, 6-11, 11-9, 7-11, 6-11, 7-11)

Round 3

  • Alexia NODIN (France) – Koharu ITAGAKI (Germany) 2-4 (14-12, 4-11, 7-11, 10-12, 11-7, 6-11)
  • Nil BASARAN (Turkey) – Patricia STOICA (Romania) 4-1 (11-6, 11-6, 8-11, 11-7, 11-5)
  • Siri BENJEGÃ…RD (Sweden) – Hanka KODET (Czechia) 1-4 (9-11, 8-11, 5-11, 12-10, 11-13)
  • Lana BENKO (Croatia) – Wanessa KULCZYCKA (Poland) 4-3 (6-11, 11-7, 6-11, 7-11, 12-10, 11-6, 14-12)
  • Mariia LYTVYN (Austria) – Renata SHYPSHA (Spain) 2-4 (9-11, 6-11, 6-11, 11-7, 11-5, 6-11,

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