Friday has arrived and that means the quarter-finals of DANISA DENMARK OPEN 2018 presented by VICTOR are ready for take-off.
To make the match program just a bit more manageable, we have pinpointed some of friday's must-see quarter-finals that on paper seem to be guaranteed thrillers.
Get updated on thursday's matches and results right here.
WOMENS DOUBLES
3 PM local time, court 1: China vs. Japan
The Chinese partners Du Yue/Li Yinhuie beat their country-men in a convincing match Thursday, and today, they are facing the sixth seeded Japanese women's double, Shiho Tanaka/Koharu Yonemoto.
It is not the first time the four women clash: In their most recent showdown, Tanaka/Yonemoto took home a solid win with the figures 21-14, 21-15.
Both parties have played convincingly so far in the tournament, but who will move on to the semi-finals tomorrow?
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MIXED DOUBLES
Around 5 PM local time, court 1: Will the Danes beat the Indonesian couple again?
One year ago, the Danish mixed doubles duo Mathias Christiansen/Christinna Pedersen were put together. Not long after, the Danes played Tontowi Ahmad/Liliyana Natsir for the first and up till today only time.
MEN’S SINGLE
Around 6 PM local time, court 2: Number 1 ranked Momota faces Phretpradab again.
Defending world champion Kento Momota won his match with ease yesterday and thus moved on to the quarter-finals. Today, he is up against a familiar face, Khosit Phetpradab, who he has played three times prior with each match ending in victory for Momota. The match today might be no exception, but we will have to wait and see.
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Around 7PM local time, court 1: Well-playing underdog up against Olympic medalist from Japan.
MEN’S DOUBLES
Around 10 PM local time, court 1: Last match of the day
For the eighth time the top seeded Indonesian men’s double, Kevin Sukamuljo/Marcus Gideon, will go up against the Japanese opponents Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayshi.
Badminton for everyone going on in Odense
DANISA DENMARK OPEN 2018 presented by VICTOR won’t be the only entertainment in Odense today. Four unique side tournaments are also taking place today around in the city.
Friday is the third game day for VICTOR DENMARK JUNIOR presented by DANISA.
Today, is on the contrary, the first day of VICTOR DENMARK SENIOR presented by DANISA which will play out over the weekend.
The two brand-new tournaments organized by Badminton Denmark are most definitely worth a visit as well.
VICTOR DENMARK PARA presented by DANISA incaps 89 players from all around the world to compete in the badminton tournament.
The other new tournament, VICTOR DENMARK SPECIAL OLYMPICS presented by DANISA has reached the second round game day.