After five days of fierce fights, the European Under 13 Championships came to an end. Newly crowned champion in the Boys’ Singles event is Ladimir MAYOROV of Spain, whilst Michelle WU of Switzerland clinched gold in the Girls’ Singles event. Tim ESCUDIER and Albane ROCHUT of France won the gold in Mixed Doubles. A day earlier, France beat Switzerland in the final of the Mixed Teams event, while Poland and Bulgaria secured bronze medals.
In the ultimate stage of the Under 13 Boys’ Singles, Ladimir MAYOROV of Spain beat his teammate, Alexander MALOV.
“It feels amazing. It is my first time being European champion and of course it is very special. I played so good, everything just clicked,” said MAYOROV. “Facing my teammate in the final was special, we have played each other so much and know everything about how to play against each other. I’m very happy for him too, reaching the final.”
Joel ISAKSSON of Sweden and Marcos GOMEZ of Spain also reached the medal rostrum as semifinalists.
European Singles champion in the Under 13 Girls’ Singles event is Michelle WU of Switzerland, while Ela Su YÖNTER of Türkiye clinched silver.
“I’m so happy. When I came here, I didn’t think winning the event was possible for me, but I played maybe my best tournament ever. I won against some really good players who are all one year older than me, so I’m very proud and happy to be the European Champion,” said WU.
The bronze medalists were Zsófia FEGYVER of Hungary and Nadalia IONASCU of Romania.
After success in the Mixed Teams event the day earlier, Tim ESCUDIER and Albane ROCHUT won the final in the Mixed Doubles event and added another gold to the list. They overcame Hungary’s Simon ZSIGMOND and Zsófia FEGYVER.
“We both lost earlier today in the singles event, so we were hungry for a victory and it feels great,” said Albane ROCHUT.
“To win the European Championships feels amazing. We are good friends and that is why we play so well together. It has been a great event for us where our team spirit and pushing each other has really helped us a lot,” added Tim ESCUDIER.
The bronze medalists were Ladimir MAYOROV of Spain with Enya HU of Switzerland, and the Swiss pair Arthur LOUSTALOT and Michelle WU.
U13 Boys’ Singles
Final
Ladimir MAYOROV (Spain) – Alexander MALOV (Spain) 3-0 (11-9, 13-11, 11-7)
Semi finals
Alexander MALOV (Spain) – Joel ISAKSSON (Sweden) 3-2 (11-4, 2-11, 8-11, 11-9, 11-9)
Ladimir MAYOROV (Spain) – Marcos GOMEZ (Spain) 3-0 (11-1, 11-1, 11-8)
U13 Girls’ Singles
Final
Ela Su YÖNTER (Turkey) – Michelle WU (Switzerland) 1-3 (7-11, 11-13, 11-4, 10-12)
Semi finals
Zsófia FEGYVER (Hungary) – Ela Su YÖNTER (Turkey) 1-3 (12-10, 8-11, 4-11, 6-11)
Michelle WU (Switzerland) – Nadalia IONASCU (Romania) 3-0 (11-7, 11-9, 11-2)
Mixed Doubles
Final
Simon ZSIGMOND, Zsófia FEGYVER (Hungary) – Tim ESCUDIER, Albane ROCHUT (France) 0-3 (6-11, 4-11, 8-11)
Semi finals
Ladimir MAYOROV, Enya HU (Spain, Switzerland) – Simon ZSIGMOND, Zsófia FEGYVER (Hungary) 1-3 (7-11, 13-11, 10-12, 3-11)
Arthur LOUSTALOT, Michelle WU (Switzerland) – Tim ESCUDIER, Albane ROCHUT (France) 0-3 (9-11, 8-11, 4-11)
