Christina MARGARITIDOU vs Mathilde MOREL — Women's Singles Semi Finals, Hellas U17 International 2026

Christina Margaritidou secured her place in the Women’s Singles final at the Hellas U17 International 2026 on Saturday, recording a straight-games victory over France's Mathilde Morel. The local shuttler weathered early pressure to win 21-19, 21-7.

The opening game proved tightly contested as both competitors tested each other's patience during extended shuttlecock exchanges. Morel applied consistent pressure from the baseline, but Margaritidou maintained composure through the crucial deuce point territory to edge the tight opener.

Having gained the psychological advantage, Margaritidou dominated the second game. Adjusting her racket head speed to dictate the pace of the rallies, she forced a series of unforced errors from Morel. The tactical shift allowed the victor to pull away decisively, sealing the match in two routine games and advancing to the championship fixture.

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