Soraya Superfan Mark Phelan rejoices: De Visch Eijbergen is back!

Jij het nieuws, wij een tikkie!

"Yes for sure this is great. Semi final losses in Greece, Belgium, Hungary and Scotland can play on your mind a bit but to get to the final now is a step in the right direction."

In today's semi final The Dutch woman had to find a new level of mental willpower to get herself over the line against Denmark's Irina Andersen. De Visch Eijbergen eventually came through 21-19 in the third set and her relief was palpable.

"In the first game Irina had it all her own way. I had to completely change my tactic and start taking the shuttle earlier to really put some pressure on her. I was so nervous also which didn't help and after a year of near misses this is a welcome relief."

De Visch Eijbergen will now play Anna Thea Madsen in tomorrow's final after the Dane prevented an all Dutch final beating Gayle Mahulette in two games.