The German badminton team suffered a defeat at the start of the Mixed Team World Championships in Suzhou.
The team of the German Badminton Association (DBV) lost 1:4 against favorite Thailand. Only the European champions Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Seidel were able to get a point in doubles to make it 1:3 in the meantime.
Germany meets Indonesia in Group B at the first top international event in China since the end of the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday. In addition, Canada is waiting for the DBV selection for the group finals on Thursday.