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Thom Mark Gicquel (born 12 January 1999) is a French badminton player.[1] Competing in the mixed doubles, he was able to reach the top 10 of the BWF world rankings with his partner Delphine Delrue.[2] Together with Delrue, he won the gold medal in the 2024 European Championships; silver in the 2022 European Championships, and 2023 European Games; and also bronze in the 2019 European Games.
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Gicquel's achievements began when he still in a young age. He claimed the gold medals at the 2017 European Junior Championships in the mixed team and the boys' doubles events, and then when he had just risen to senior level, he won the men's doubles gold in the 2018 Mediterranean Games.
Early life
[edit]Born in Tours, Gicquel has lived in Gosné with his parents for 5 years. In there he started playing badminton in the Betton club, alongside his parents, brothers and sisters.[2] Competing in all three events (singles, doubles and mixed), he showed more of his talents as a doubles player when he moves to the U17 category. Partnered with Léo Rossi, he won his first U17 title at the 2015 Romanian Junior International. He was part of the national junior team that won the bronze medal at the 2015 European Junior Championships.[3] He made his debut in the international senior tournament at the 2015 Riga International in Latvia, finished as the men's doubles runner-up partnered with Thomas Baures.[1][4]
In 2016, Gicquel won the silver medal in the boys' doubles at the U17 European Junior Championships with his partner Rossi. He won his first international title at the 2016 Latvia International partnering Léonice Huet.
Career
[edit]In 2017, Gicquel became the member of the national junior team that won the gold medal in European Junior Championships. He also won the gold medal in the boys' doubles event with Toma Junior Popov.[5]
In the 2018 European Men's Team Championships, he helped the team claim the bronze medal.[6][7] Teamed-up with Bastian Kersaudy, they clinched the men's doubles gold at the 2018 Mediterranean Games.[8][9]
In 2019, he captured a bronze medal at the 2019 European Games in the mixed doubles event with Delphine Delrue.[10]
Gicquel and Delrue reached a career high as world number 10 in the BWF World ranking on 9 March 2021,[11] making them as the first ever French mixed doubles to enter the top 10 in the BWF World ranking.[2] He competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[12]
Achievements
[edit]BWF World Championships
[edit]Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Adidas Arena, Paris, France |  Delphine Delrue
|
 Chen Tang Jie Toh Ee Wei
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18–21, 16–21 |  Bronze
|
European Games
[edit]Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Falcon Club, Minsk, Belarus |
Delphine Delrue
|
 Marcus Ellis Lauren Smith
|
19–21, 12–21 | Bronze
|
| 2023 | Arena Jaskółka, Tarnów, Poland |
Delphine Delrue
|
 Robin Tabeling Selena Piek
|
10–21, 21–13, 13–21 |  Silver
|
European Championships
[edit]Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Polideportivo Municipal Gallur, Madrid, Spain |
Delphine Delrue
|
 Mark Lamsfuß Isabel Lohau
|
21–16, 20–22, 16–21 | Silver
|
| 2024 | Saarlandhalle, Saarbrücken, Germany |
Delphine Delrue
|
 Mathias Christiansen Alexandra Bøje
|
21–16, 21–15 |  Gold
|
| 2025 | Forum, Horsens, Germany |
Delphine Delrue
|
Jesper Toft Amalie Magelund
|
18–21, 19–21 | Silver
|
Mediterranean Games
[edit]Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | El Morell Pavilion, Tarragona, Spain |
 Bastian Kersaudy
|
 Serdar Koca Serhat Salim
|
21–9, 21–19 | Gold
|
European Junior Championships
[edit]Boys' doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Centre Sportif Régional d'Alsace, Mulhouse, France |
Toma Junior Popov
|
 Max Flynn Callum Hemming
|
21–17, 21–13 | Gold
|
BWF World Tour (4 titles, 10 runners-up)
[edit]The BWF World Tour, which was announced on 19 March 2017 and implemented in 2018,[13] is a series of elite badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The BWF World Tour is divided into levels of World Tour Finals, Super 1000, Super 750, Super 500, Super 300 (part of the HSBC World Tour), and the BWF Tour Super 100.[14]
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Level | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Dutch Open | Super 100 | Delphine Delrue
|
Marcus Ellis Lauren Smith
|
15–21, 15–21 |  Runner-up
|
| 2019 | Orléans Masters | Super 100 | Delphine Delrue
|
Ronan Labar Anne Tran
|
21–11, 21–14 |  Winner
|
| 2019 | U.S. Open | Super 300 | Delphine Delrue
|
 Lee Jhe-huei Hsu Ya-ching
|
17–21, 17–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2020 | Spain Masters | Super 300 | Delphine Delrue
|
 Kim Sa-rang Kim Ha-na
|
21–15, 11–21, 10–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2021 | Swiss Open | Super 300 | Delphine Delrue
|
Mathias Christiansen Alexandra Bøje
|
21–19, 21–19 | Winner
|
| 2022 | Indonesia Masters | Super 500 | Delphine Delrue
|
 Zheng Siwei Huang Yaqiong
|
13–21, 14–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2023 | China Open | Super 1000 | Delphine Delrue
|
Seo Seung-jae Chae Yoo-jung
|
19–21, 12–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2024 | Japan Masters | Super 500 | Delphine Delrue
|
 Dechapol Puavaranukroh Supissara Paewsampran
|
16–21, 21–10, 17–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2025 | India Open | Super 750 | Delphine Delrue
|
Jiang Zhenbang Wei Yaxin
|
18–21, 17–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2025 | Indonesia Open | Super 1000 | Delphine Delrue
|
Dechapol Puavaranukroh Supissara Paewsampran
|
21–16, 21–18 | Winner
|
| 2025 | Hylo Open | Super 500 | Delphine Delrue
|
Mathias Christiansen Alexandra Bøje
|
21–23, 15–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2025 | Japan Masters | Super 500 | Delphine Delrue
|
Dechapol Puavaranukroh Supissara Paewsampran
|
18–21, 21–14, 18–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2026 | All England Open | Super 1000 | Delphine Delrue
|
Ye Hong-wei Nicole Gonzales Chan
|
19–21, 18–21 | Runner-up
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| 2026 | Orléans Masters | Super 300 | Delphine Delrue
|
Mathias Christiansen Alexandra Bøje
|
21–19, 21–13 | Winner
|
BWF International Challenge/Series (5 titles, 5 runners-up)
[edit]Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Riga International | Thomas Baures
|
Mads Emil Christensen Kristoffer Knudsen
|
12–21, 13–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2018 | Czech Open | Ronan Labar
|
 Miłosz Bochat Adam Cwalina
|
21–18, 17–21, 21–15 | Winner
|
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Latvia International | Léonice Huet
|
 Dmitrii Riabov Maria Shegurova
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21–15, 18–21, 21–15 | Winner
|
| 2016 | Swiss International | Delphine Delrue
|
 Oliver Schaller Céline Burkart
|
17–21, 21–10, 19–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2017 | Portugal International | Delphine Delrue
|
 Anton Kaisti Jenny Nyström
|
21–19, 19–21, 12–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2018 | Swedish Open | Delphine Delrue
|
Kristoffer Knudsen Isabella Nielsen
|
21–16, 21–10 | Winner
|
| 2018 | Dutch International | Delphine Delrue
|
Mathias Thyrri Elisa Melgaard
|
21–17, 21–14 | Winner
|
| 2019 | Polish Open | Delphine Delrue
|
Ben Lane Jessica Pugh
|
17–21, 15–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2019 | Denmark International | Delphine Delrue
|
Ronan Labar Anne Tran
|
21–19, 18–21, 15–21 | Runner-up
|
| 2019 | Azerbaijan International | Delphine Delrue
|
Mark Lamsfuß Isabel Herttrich
|
9–21, 23–21, 21–15 | Winner
|
- BWF International Challenge tournament
- BWF International Series tournament
- BWF Future Series tournament
References
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- ^ a b c Pelou, Dominique (7 June 2021). "Badminton : Thom Gicquel, de Gosné aux JO de Tokyo". Actu.fr (in French). Retrieved 15 April 2024.
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- ^ "Athlete Profile: Gicquel Thom Mark". Tarragona 2018. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ "Jeux Méditerranéens. Kersaudy et Gicquel en or !". Le Télégramme (in French). Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ Godin, Stéphane (30 June 2019). "Gicquel en bronze à Minsk". L'Alsace (in French). Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "Le Mulhousien Thom Gicquel dans le top 10 mondial pour la première fois de sa carrière". DNA (in French). 9 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
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- ^ Alleyne, Gayle (19 March 2017). "BWF Launches New Events Structure". Badminton World Federation. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ Sukumar, Dev (10 January 2018). "Action-Packed Season Ahead!". Badminton World Federation. Archived from the original on 13 January 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
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Thom Gicquel
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Early life
Upbringing and family
Thom Gicquel was born on 12 January 1999 in Tours, France.[8] Growing up in the region, he later moved with his family to Gosné in Brittany, where he resided with his parents for several years during his formative period.[9] Gicquel's family provided a supportive environment that nurtured his early development, with relatives sharing an interest in sports.[10] Details about his parents and any siblings remain private, reflecting a close-knit household focused on personal growth without public elaboration. At 186 cm tall, Gicquel maintains an athletic build suited to his pursuits, and as of 2025, he resides in Paris, France.[11]Introduction to badminton
Thom Gicquel, born in Tours in 1999, began playing badminton at the age of six in the Club Sportif de Betton (CSB Betton) in Brittany's Ille-et-Vilaine department, where his family had settled during his early childhood. Growing up in a supportive household in nearby Gosné, he was introduced to the sport alongside his parents, brother, and sister, who were active club members, fostering an environment that encouraged his initial enthusiasm for the game. At Betton, Gicquel balanced badminton with football until around age 12, when he fully committed to the racket sport, drawn by its demands for speed, power, and strategy.[12][13][14] From the outset at Betton, Gicquel's training emphasized doubles play, starting with men's doubles before incorporating mixed doubles, aligning with his aggressive playing style that favored quick exchanges and tactical partnerships over solo endurance. Local coaches, including Caroline Perrin, quickly noted his natural aptitude for feints and net play during club sessions, which helped him participate in initial regional tournaments and build foundational skills in a competitive yet nurturing club setting. These early experiences honed his technical basics, such as smashes and drops, while instilling discipline through regular group practices.[13][12] As Gicquel progressed, his development integrated into programs run by the French Badminton Federation (FFBaD), including entry into the Pôle Espoirs de Dinard around fourth grade, where structured coaching shifted his focus toward doubles specialization to leverage his temperament. This marked a transition to more intensive training regimens, combining physical conditioning with tactical drills in preparation for junior-level competitions, while he continued balancing school and sport at Betton. The federation's support provided access to regional detection camps, accelerating his growth from casual club play to aspiring competitive athlete.[13][15]Career beginnings
Junior achievements
Thom Gicquel demonstrated early promise in badminton during his junior years, with a particular emphasis on doubles play that became the cornerstone of his development. Beginning his training at the local club in Betton near his family's home in Gosné, he quickly progressed through the French youth system, building technical proficiency and tactical acumen in partnership-based events. At age 17, Gicquel earned a silver medal in boys' doubles at the 2016 European U17 Championships in Lubin, Poland, partnering with Léo Rossi; the French pair fell to Denmark's Paw Eriksen and Mads Thøgersen in the final.[16] This achievement highlighted his emerging strength in competitive doubles. Gicquel's junior career peaked in 2017 at the European Junior Championships in Mulhouse, France, where he secured a gold medal in boys' doubles with partner Toma Junior Popov, overcoming England's Max Flynn and Callum Hemming in the final to claim France's first title in the discipline since 2009.[17] He also contributed to France's gold in the mixed team event, helping secure a 3-0 victory over Russia in the final and underscoring his versatility across formats.[18] Throughout his junior tenure, Gicquel competed in additional European youth tournaments and captured three national titles in France, refining his aggressive net play and court coverage essential for high-level doubles. Born in 1999, he transitioned to senior international rankings shortly after turning 18 in early 2017, ending his junior phase on a high note.[19]Senior international debut
Gicquel made his senior international debut at the 2015 Yonex Riga International, a BWF International Series event, where he reached the men's doubles final partnering Thomas Baures, ultimately finishing as runner-up after a 21-12, 21-13 defeat to Denmark's Mads Emil Christensen and Kristoffer Knudsen.[20] This appearance marked his entry into senior-level competition. In the ensuing years, Gicquel competed regularly in BWF International Challenge and International Series tournaments, building experience primarily in men's doubles while beginning to explore mixed doubles. A breakthrough came at the 2016 Yonex Latvia International, another International Series event, where he claimed his first senior international title in mixed doubles alongside Léonice Huet.[21] These results contributed to his initial ascent in the BWF world rankings, entering the top 200 in men's doubles by late 2016 and accumulating points in mixed doubles as he transitioned toward greater focus on the discipline.[22] Gicquel's progress culminated in a standout performance at the 2018 Mediterranean Games in Tarragona, Spain, where he partnered Bastian Kersaudy to win gold in men's doubles, defeating Turkey's Serdar Koca and Serhat Salim in the final.[23] This victory highlighted his growing prowess in senior men's doubles and solidified his reputation on the international stage ahead of higher-level competitions.Professional career
Mixed doubles partnership with Delphine Delrue
Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue formed their mixed doubles partnership in 2017, initially competing together in junior international events such as the Estonian International where they defeated fellow French players.[24] Their collaboration transitioned to the senior level around 2018, marking the beginning of a successful pairing that has defined much of Gicquel's professional career in mixed doubles. By 2019, the duo had established a consistent partnership on the BWF World Tour, qualifying for major events and steadily building their competitive presence.[7] The partnership's evolution has been characterized by progressive improvements in world rankings, peaking at No. 5 in mixed doubles, a position they first achieved in early 2023.[7] As of November 2025, Gicquel and Delrue maintain the No. 5 ranking, reflecting their sustained performance with 81,364 ranking points accumulated through consistent deep runs in Super 1000 and other high-level tournaments.[25] This ranking progress underscores their growth from emerging European contenders to one of the top mixed doubles pairs globally, with key milestones including multiple finals appearances that solidified their status.[26] As of November 2025, Gicquel's career totals include 301 wins across men's and mixed doubles, with the vast majority—239 victories in 373 mixed doubles matches—attributable to his partnership with Delrue.[7] Delrue mirrors this success, recording similar mixed doubles wins in the same timeframe, highlighting the duo's reliability and longevity together.[26] Their combined record demonstrates a high win rate in mixed doubles, driven by years of joint training and competition that have honed their on-court chemistry. Gicquel and Delrue employ a confident play style that allows them to dominate and dictate match momentum.[27] This approach, combined with Delrue's speed and Gicquel's precise positioning, fosters exceptional synergy, enabling seamless transitions between defense and offense during high-stakes rallies.[2] Their tactical cohesion has been evident in tournaments where quick exchanges disrupt rivals' rhythm, contributing to their ranking stability and competitive edge.[7]Olympic participations
Thom Gicquel made his Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games, postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, competing in mixed doubles alongside Delphine Delrue. The pair qualified through the Badminton World Federation's (BWF) Olympic qualification system, which awarded spots based on world ranking points accumulated from international tournaments between May 2018 and June 2021, with the qualification period extended amid global disruptions. Their consistent performances, including multiple podium finishes on the BWF World Tour, elevated them to a top-15 ranking, securing France's sole mixed doubles entry. In preparation, Gicquel and Delrue intensified training at France's national badminton center in Saule, focusing on tactical adaptability and endurance through extended camps that emphasized recovery protocols adapted to pandemic restrictions.[2][28] In the group stage (Group B), they recorded one victory and two defeats: an 18-21, 17-21 loss to Great Britain's Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith, a 13-21, 16-21 defeat to China's Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong, and a 21-12, 21-13 win over Canada's Joshua Hurlburt-Yu and Josephine Wu, finishing third in the group and placing ninth overall without advancing to the knockout rounds.[29][30] Gicquel returned for the 2024 Paris Olympics, again partnering with Delrue in mixed doubles, marking France's first home Olympic appearance in the discipline. Qualification followed the BWF's standard ranking pathway, using points from tournaments between May 2023 and April 2024, where their top-10 world ranking—bolstered by European Championship golds and World Tour successes—ensured the spot as the host nation's representatives. Preparations centered on leveraging home-soil advantages, with intensive sessions at the INSEP national institute in Paris, incorporating crowd simulation drills and collaboration with international coaches to refine defensive strategies against top Asian pairs.[31] In Group A, they competed in three matches, securing one win and two losses: a 13-21, 14-21 opening defeat to China's Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping, a 21-13, 21-15 victory over Indonesia's Rinov Rivaldy and Pitha Haningtyas Mentari, and a 19-21, 16-21 loss to Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai, resulting in a third-place group finish, ninth overall placement, and elimination before the quarterfinals.[32][3] Gicquel and Delrue's consecutive Olympic outings significantly boosted badminton's visibility in France, traditionally overshadowed by other sports, by showcasing competitive prowess on global stages and inspiring national interest. Their Tokyo participation introduced French audiences to medal potential in the discipline, while the Paris Games amplified this through packed venues and media coverage, though semifinal aspirations—fueled by pre-event hype around home support—remained unrealized. As pioneers, they highlighted the growth of French badminton infrastructure and talent development, contributing to increased federation funding and youth participation post-2024.[2]Major achievements
Continental championships and games
Thom Gicquel has established himself as a prominent figure in European badminton through his consistent performances alongside Delphine Delrue in mixed doubles at continental championships and games. Their partnership has yielded multiple medals, highlighting France's growing influence in the discipline at the regional level. At the 2019 European Games in Minsk, Belarus, Gicquel and Delrue secured a bronze medal in mixed doubles, defeating opponents in the bronze medal match to claim third place.[33] This marked an early breakthrough, showcasing their potential against strong European competition. Building on that success, the duo earned silver at the 2022 European Championships in Madrid, Spain, where they reached the final but fell short against the top-seeded pair.[34] They followed this with another silver at the 2023 European Games in Tarnów, Poland, advancing to the final before losing a closely contested match 21-10, 13-21, 21-13 to the Dutch pair.[35] In 2024, Gicquel and Delrue achieved a career highlight by winning gold at the European Championships in Saarbrücken, Germany, defeating all challengers to claim the title and demonstrating their tactical maturity.[34] Their dominance continued into 2025, where they captured silver at the European Championships in Horsens, Denmark, reaching the final as top seeds but losing 18-21, 19-21 to the Danish pair Jesper Toft and Amalie Magelund.[36] This series of podium finishes underscores their regional prowess, supported by a sustained top-10 world ranking in mixed doubles that has enabled consistent qualification and performance at these elite European events.| Event | Year | Location | Medal | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Games | 2019 | Minsk, Belarus | Bronze | Mixed doubles |
| European Championships | 2022 | Madrid, Spain | Silver | Mixed doubles |
| European Games | 2023 | Tarnów, Poland | Silver | Mixed doubles |
| European Championships | 2024 | Saarbrücken, Germany | Gold | Mixed doubles |
| European Championships | 2025 | Horsens, Denmark | Silver | Mixed doubles |
World Championships
Gicquel's international breakthrough at the senior level began at the 2021 BWF World Championships in Huelva, Spain, where partnering with Delphine Delrue in mixed doubles, the pair advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating opponents including Alexandra Bøje and Mathias Christiansen of Denmark in the round of 16, before falling to Yuki Kaneko and Misaki Matsutomo of Japan 21-15, 21-16. Their performances demonstrated emerging competitiveness on the global stage, building on prior European successes that aided qualification.[37] In the ensuing years, Gicquel and Delrue maintained consistent qualification for the World Championships, reaching the round of 16 at the 2022 edition in Tokyo, Japan, where they were upset by Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai of Thailand, and again in 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark, losing to Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia 21-15, 19-21, 21-19. These results highlighted steady progression amid a field dominated by Asian pairs, with their European silver medals in 2022 and 2024 serving as key qualifiers.[38][39] The duo's pinnacle achievement arrived at the 2025 TotalEnergies BWF World Championships in Paris, France, from August 25 to 31, where home support propelled them to a historic bronze medal—the first for France in mixed doubles and the nation's initial World Championships podium finish in 16 years. Seeded eighth, they progressed through the round of 32 and 16 with victories over lower-ranked pairs, then secured semifinal qualification in a tense quarterfinal against Ye Hong Wei and Nicole Li of Chinese Taipei, prevailing 21-18, 21-19 amid fervent crowd backing at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena. In the semifinals, they mounted a competitive challenge against the eventual gold medalists, Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia, but succumbed 18-21, 16-21 after a gritty second-game rally fell short. This medal not only elevated French badminton's international profile but also underscored the pair's tactical evolution, blending Delrue's net precision with Gicquel's rear-court power.[5][40][41][42]BWF World Tour titles
Thom Gicquel has secured three BWF World Tour titles in mixed doubles, all alongside long-term partner Delphine Delrue, underscoring their central role in his professional accomplishments on the circuit. As of November 2025, this tally includes eight runners-up finishes, reflecting sustained competitiveness against top global pairs in key finals such as the 2019 U.S. Open, 2020 Spain Masters, and 2024 Japan Masters. His first World Tour victory came at the 2019 Orléans Masters, a Super 300 event held in France, where Gicquel and Delrue defeated compatriots Ronan Labar and Anne Tran in the final to claim the title on home soil. This win marked an early breakthrough, propelling the duo into greater prominence within the European badminton scene.[43] In 2021, Gicquel and Delrue captured the Swiss Open, another Super 300 tournament, overcoming Denmark's Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Bøje 21–19, 21–19 in a tightly contested final that showcased their mental resilience post-Olympics. The triumph solidified their status as a rising force, earning them valuable ranking points and confidence for subsequent seasons.[44][45] Gicquel's most significant World Tour achievement arrived in 2025 at the Indonesia Open, a prestigious Super 1000 event, where he and Delrue defeated Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran in the final to secure France's inaugural title in the category. This post-Paris Olympics victory represented a career pinnacle, highlighting their tactical evolution and ability to excel in high-stakes, pressure-filled matches against seasoned opponents.[6][46]| Year | Tournament | Level | Final Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Orléans Masters | Super 300 | Ronan Labar / Anne Tran (FRA) | Won |
| 2021 | Swiss Open | Super 300 | Mathias Christiansen / Alexandra Bøje (DEN) | Won 21–19, 21–19 |
| 2025 | Indonesia Open | Super 1000 | Dechapol Puavaranukroh / Supissara Paewsampran (THA) | Won |