All England: ‘We Make Each Other Better’
Flying high after yet another strong performance in their nascent career together, Jesper Toft and Amalie Magelund are among the mixed doubles pairs to watch as the season unfolds.
· DEV SUKUMAR
The Danish duo came together in June 2024 for the Nantes International Challenge and duly won their first tournament; since then, they have been among the fastest-rising pairs on the circuit. With title wins at the Canada Open 2024, Hylo Open and last week’s Orleans Masters, Toft and Magelund are on a high as they look at making an impression at their first YONEX All England as a pair.
“It’s my first All England, so I’m really humbled to be here, to get the chance to play the second round,” said Toft. “We have to stay humble and believe in ourselves and that’s what we’re doing right now.”
The start was auspicious as they overcame Malaysians Wong Tien Ci/Lim Chiew Sien 21-16 21-19; up next will be the pair they beat in last week’s final, Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja.