2025 is here, and that means a brand-new season of Badminton is here as well! - Starting already from 9 to 12 January, the YONEX Estonian International 2025 will bring top-tier competition to the Kalevi Sports Hall in Estonia's historic capital, Tallinn. This event not only signifies an exhilarating start to the European Circuit in 2025 but also offers crucial opportunities for players to climb the World and European Ranking ladders.
Exciting players back in action
Estonia's own Kristin Kuuba, seeded third in women's singles, will lead the charge for the host nation, aiming to make her mark in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.
In the men’s doubles, Joakim Oldorff from Finland, a bronze medalist at the European Championships 2024, is the top seed and a favorite to dominate the court.
Fans will also be excited to see Margot Lambert, the reigning European Champion, competing in women’s doubles with Camille Pognante, as well as in mixed doubles alongside Grégoire Deschamp. With Anne Tran still sidelined by injury, Lambert and Pognante’s pairing adds an intriguing dynamic to the competition.
Here's the schedule of the tournament - all times indicated are in CET:
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Thursday, 9 January: 9:00 AM - Qualification rounds
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Friday, 10 January: 9:00 AM - Main draw (1st and 2nd rounds)
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Saturday, 11 January: 10:00 AM - Quarterfinals; 4:00 PM - Semifinals
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Sunday, 12 January: 10:00 AM - Finals; followed by the Prize Giving Ceremony
How to Watch:
For those who cannot make it in attendance fear not we say! - Everything can be watched freely, with high-quality broadcasts at
BadmintonEurope.tv, with matches also available on-demand.