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The CLASH ROYALE Arctic Open 2024 began today with qualification rounds, followed by the opening matches of the main draw.
While European players experienced both victories and defeats, some saw positives even in loss. Among them were the newly paired Robin Tabeling from the Netherlands and Alexandra Bøje from Denmark. Their partnership was formed as Mathias Christiansen, Bøje’s usual partner, is suspended until July next year.
Tabeling and Bøje have been training for their debut at the Danish National Centre in Brøndby. “The intensity there is just on another level,” Tabeling remarked about their preparation.
Reflecting on their first match together, Tabeling shared, “We were excited, but seeing the draw, we knew it could have been better.” They were up against the second-seeded pair from China, Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin, who have been in strong form recently. Tabeling added, “It wouldn’t surprise me if they win the whole tournament.”
Despite the challenge, the new duo performed admirably, ultimately falling 17-21, 16-21. Tabeling commented, “We had a strong start, great energy, and we stuck to our game plan.”
Bøje was also upbeat about their performance. “We moved well on the court, and that’s something we can build on. For our first match as a team, we’re pleased with how we played. We’re hungry for the next competition,” she concluded, looking forward to the upcoming Denmark Open.
