Estonia finish a successful outing with a win Date: 12/12/2020 2:54 PM Published by : Alan Raftery
The last day of Group 1 kicked off with a battle between Hungary and Estonia. Hungary fought against the impending wooden spoon and Estonia aimed to secure what would be a satisfying second place in the group.
The mixed doubles commenced proceedings with Kristjan Kaljurand/ Helina Rüütel, who after their narrow three-game loss against Sweden, seek a win together. Gergely Krausz, a singles player, completes a hattrick of appearances in all possible categories, partnering Daniella Gonda in the mixed doubles.
The Estonians had to come from behind after a slow start to get the win. Kaljurand explains how they changed it.
Date: 12/11/2020 8:44 PM Published by : Alan Raftery
It was the clash of the winners from yesterday’s opening day of Group 1. England took on Estonia in an attempt to all but secure qualification from the group.
With England’s strength in depth, changes were made in both singles and the mixed doubles. Chloe Birch also played with her usual partner, Lauren Smith.
First up was the men’s singles with the young talent of Harry Huang against Mikk Järveoja. The 2016 double European U15 Champion took just 21 minutes to reach 21 twice in a dominant performance ending 21-7, 21-8.
- I was trying to not get worried about what he was going to do and focused on my game.
Estonia complete big comeback to topple Sweden Date: 12/10/2020 3:12 PM Published by : Alan Raftery
Group 1 in the European Mixed Team Championships Qualification got underway in Milton Keynes, England. Sweden took on Estonia in a well-fought match.
Players arriving in England two days before the start were subjected to the increasingly familiar COVID-19 restrictions necessary in competitive sport. However, once national anthems were sung, they were ready to play. Sweden even adding in a team battle cry!
First up was the mixed doubles. The established pair of Melker Z-Bexell/ Tilda Sjoo, Swedish Junior champions in 2018 and 171 in the world, took on the scratch pairing of Kristjan Kaljurand/ Helina Rüütel.