Denmark Open: Wall Falls Where Heart is
Mia Blichfeldt has pulled off something she hasn't managed in seven years. Defeat Chen Yu Fei.
· DIANNE PIERRE
"I don’t believe it, it’s still sinking in," Blichfeldt exclaimed after her 21-9 21-17 VICTOR Denmark Open 2025 Round of 16 win. It sealed a second quarterfinal spot on home soil, the last one coming in 2020.
The emotional resonance of winning at home could not be overstated in her celebration. Playing before Danish people and her family provided extra motivation, though she approached the match with remarkable calm. This composure proved decisive against the Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion.
Her head-to-head record against Chen has historically favoured the Chinese star (10-1) but Blichfeldt remained mostly competitive throughout their encounters. What changed today was not just tactical execution but a fundamental shift in the Dane's mental approach.