German teams shine on opening day in Hamburg

The first day of Queen & King of the Court Hamburg is in the books and what a start it was for the home crowd. Several German teams took the stage and they did not disappoint. Many of them have already secured a spot in tomorrow’s semifinals, including Olympic duo Ehlers/Wickler, who dominated their first-round match.

Ehlers/Wickler deliver in front of home crowd
All eyes in the Active City Arena were on Ehlers/Wickler and they delivered in style. With 17 points in their opening round, they left their competitors far behind and sent a clear message. Other German teams also showed strong performances. Young duo Otte/Schäkel impressed by scoring the most points in the third and final session, earning their place in the semifinals and fulfilling a personal dream. And they’re not the only home favorites still in the game. Henning/Wüst, Sowa/Reinhardt and the German-Dutch pair Huster/Immers also secured semifinal spots.

International stars make their mark
It wasn’t just the German teams grabbing attention. In the opening match of the day, Graudina/Ebere claimed the win. European champions Plavins/Fokerots put on a clinic in the men’s field, dominating their round and advancing to Saturday. Two-time QKOTC bronze medalist Corinne Quiggle, alongside Megan Rice, also earned a place in the semifinals. Tomorrow, these teams - along with other international stars and rising talents - will battle for one of five spots in Sunday’s final.

Don’t miss saturday’s action
Saturday promises to be another thrilling day, especially for German fans. The highlight? Session 4, when Ehlers/Wickler return to the court. Tickets are still available! Use code GERMANPARTY for 10% off and be part of the action for under €20. Can’t make it to Hamburg? No worries! Thanks to our partner Celsius, every match is streaming live and free at watch.kingofthecourt.com.