Carolina Marín was planted in 31 minutes in the semifinals of the European Games that are held in Krakow (Poland), with a resounding victory over the Estonian Kristi Kuuba, 48 of the world badminton ranking, by 21-10 and 21-10.
The six-time continental champion, favorite in these Games and sixth in the current ranking, offered a sensation of total authority from beginning to end of the meeting. Kuuba was never able to link two points in a row.
The Spanish is the first European on the international list and this Saturday she will play one of the semifinals of the Games against the winner of the clash between the Danish Line Kjaersfeldt and the British Kirsty Gilmour.
the danish Mia Blichfeldt, number 17 and second in the European ranking, could be Marín’s rival for gold if they both advance through the frame.