MLADENOVIC and DE NUTTE confirm dominance at Foyer National Championships

March 23, 2026
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Luka MLADENOVIC and Sarah DE NUTTE claimed the singles titles at the Luxembourg National Championships.

The 2026 edition of the Foyer National Championships saw the favourites live up to expectations, with the top seeds dominating the singles events.

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In the men’s singles, MLADENOVIC secured his third national title, finishing ahead of Maël VAN DESSEL in the final. The podium was completed by Aaron SAHR and Eric GLOD, reflecting a strong showing from the top-seeded players.

In the women’s singles, DE NUTTE continued her remarkable run, claiming her 12th national title after defeating Enisa SADIKOVIC in the final. SADIKOVIC had earlier progressed through a notable semifinal clash against her sister Melisa. Jona SCHROEDER and Melisa SADIKOVIC secured bronze medals.

In doubles events, the young pairing of Gene WANTZ and Maël VAN DESSEL triumphed in men’s doubles, while Tessy GONDERINGER marked her return by winning the women’s doubles title alongside DE NUTTE. The mixed doubles title went to Enisa SADIKOVIC and Gene WANTZ, who defeated the experienced duo of DE NUTTE and Gilles MICHELY in the final, marking the latter’s final appearance at the national championships.

PHOTO: Claude SIBENALER

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Men’s Singles

Champion: Luka MLADENOVIC
Runner-up: Maël VAN DESSEL
3rd Place: Aaron SAHR
3rd Place: Eric GLOD

Women’s Singles

Champion: Sarah DE NUTTE
Runner-up: Enisa SADIKOVIC
3rd Place: Jona SCHROEDER
3rd Place: Melisa SADIKOVIC

Men’s Doubles

Champions: Gene WANTZ / Maël VAN DESSEL
Runners-up: Luca ELSEN / Aaron SAHR
3rd Place: Noah VALENTE / Arlindo DE SOUSA
3rd Place: Eric GLOD / Traian CIOCIU

Women’s Doubles

Champions: Tessy GONDERINGER / Sarah DE NUTTE
Runners-up: Dominique KIEFFER / NI Xiao Jing
3rd Place: Carole HARTMANN / Martine SIMON
3rd Place: Jona SCHROEDER / Tessy DUMONT

Mixed Doubles

Champions: Enisa SADIKOVIC / Gene WANTZ
Runners-up: Sarah DE NUTTE / Gilles MICHELY
3rd Place: Melisa SADIKOVIC / Tom SCHOLTES
3rd Place: Tessy DUMONT / Aaron SAHR

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