Let the Yonex All England begin

The All England has always had its special place in the heart of the world’s best players. Even more now that the tournament is part of the Super 1000 level, just behind the finals.

Will another episode of the confrontation between Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan take place? Both of them could meet in quarterfinals. Unless Danish Jan O Jorgensen proves his big return against the Malaysian Star.

For the ladies, Spanish Carolina Marin will be particularly on watch, a month before the European Championships taking place in Huelva. However, the draw was good on her, as she could face rapidly world number 2 Akane Yamaguchi. 

2017 double men’s winner Gideon/Sukamuljo look in good position to make it again in Birmingham this year. They will however have to face their compatriot right in the first round. With no less than 4 pairs in the men’s double draw, the Danish player will try to get as high as possible. Nothing will please the Birmingham public less. However, all eyes will be turned on Chris and Gabrielle Adcock as they will make their return after Gabrielle’s ankle injury. Will the English couple shine at home?

French player will try to surprise everyone, as they will all face tough opponents, all part of the Top 10. Brice Leverdez will be facing world’s number 3 Kidambi Srikanth, for a match that will for sure be a must-watch. Anne Tran and Emilie Lefel will be facing Korean’s LEE/Shing (8) and Delphine Delrue and Lea Palermo have inherited the Japanese pair Hirota/Fukushima (4). Ronan Labar and Audrey Fontaine will have no easier job, as they will be opposed to Chinese Zhang Nan and Li Yinhui (8)