Marvin Seidel and Thuc Nguyen Advance to HYLO Open Quarterfinals in Saarbrücken
Marvin Seidel and Thuc Nguyen advanced to the mixed doubles quarterfinals at the HYLO Open 2026 in Saarbrücken, securing a hard-fought 21-17, 22-20 victory over Denmark’s Rasmus Espersen and Anna-Sofie Nielsen on Thursday afternoon. The win moves the German pair into the quarterfinals of the 500,000 US-dollar tournament at the Saarlandhalle, where they face world champions Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue on Friday, as reported by the Saarbruecker Zeitung. Following the match, Seidel noted that it was a difficult task and a long day, while Nguyen highlighted that the Danish opponents played very well and returned a lot of shots before the third match point secured the win.
Stine Küspert and Isabel Lohau Continue Dominant Run in Women’s Doubles
Stine Küspert and Isabel Lohau joined their compatriots in the quarterfinals with a straight-sets victory over Denmark’s Kathrin Vang and Mette Werge, winning 21-13, 21-9. Lohau noted that preparation was key to the performance, explaining that the pair reviewed their previous match against the same opponents from the Dutch Open four weeks prior to adjust their strategy. BC Bischmisheim club and will face Amallia Pratiwi and Siti Ramadhanti on Friday.
Kalle Koljonen Reaches Quarterfinals After Midnight Doping Control
Finnish player Kalle Koljonen advanced to the men’s singles quarterfinals with a 21-11, 21-13 win over Croatia’s Aria Dinata, following a disrupted preparation caused by a mandatory doping control after his first-round victory on Wednesday. Koljonen told the tournament’s live broadcast that he did not leave the arena until midnight and subsequently ate a large Big Mac meal at the only open restaurant. I had to pee the whole night and slept little,
Koljonen said of the aftermath, which ultimately did not prevent him from defeating Dinata and setting up a quarterfinal match against India’s Lakshya Sen.
HYLO Open 2026 Features Top Players and Live Broadcasts
The HYLO Open 2026 features a total prize pool of 500,000 US dollars and draws top international talent to the Saarlandhalle through Sunday. Alongside the German matches, the tournament features prominent international contenders, including 2019 world champion PV Sindhu of India—who defeated France’s Rosy Pancasari 21-9, 21-6 after Pancasari previously eliminated Germany’s number one Yvonne Li—and Scottish European champion Kirsty Gilmour, who is coached by former national player Ingo Kindervater, according to the Saarbruecker Zeitung. All matches are broadcast live and free of charge on hylo.sport/live, featuring daily studio commentary and match summaries.
Frequently Asked Questions About the HYLO Open 2026
Where is the HYLO Open 2026 taking place?
The tournament is being held at the Saarlandhalle in Saarbrücken, Germany, running through Sunday with a total prize fund of 500,000 US dollars.
Who are Marvin Seidel and Thuc Nguyen playing in the quarterfinals?
The German mixed doubles pair faces French world champions Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue in a rematch of last year’s quarterfinal at the same venue.
How can fans watch the matches if they are not in Saarbrücken?
Every match is streamed live and free of charge on hylo.sport/live, complete with evening conference coverage, commentary, and studio guests.
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