The fratricidal duel this time turned to the advantage of the eldest. Toma Junior Popov (32nd worldwide) and Christo Popov (60th worldwide) were opposed yesterday in the 1/2 final of the Orleans Open badminton (Super 100). It was only the second official meeting between the two Ditchens brothers. The first was during the final of the French championships at the start of the year, a final won by Christo Popov. Yesterday Toma Junior Popov had the last word: 15/21 21/11 21/1
Seeded number 4, Tomi will now defend his title this afternoon in the final against the Indian Manjunath (79th in the world).
For his part Christo can be satisfied with his excellent career with in particular a victory over the number 1 seed, the Indian Praneeth (19th).
