Düsseldorf – Borussia Düsseldorf’s second team has secured the championship and promotion to the first division of the 2nd Wheelchair Tennis Bundesliga after just three matchdays. The duo of Sandra Mikolaschek and Sem Roelofs have dominated the league, amassing a perfect record of 22-0 points and an astonishing 55-0 games won, making them uncatchable.
This remarkable achievement marks the first time Borussia Düsseldorf has fielded a second wheelchair tennis team, launching in the 2024/2025 season. The team was spearheaded by Sandra Mikolaschek, who recently won gold at the Paralympic Games in Paris in August 2024, according to her Wikipedia profile. Alongside Oleksandr Yezyk, she propelled the team from the regional league directly into the second division. The addition of Dutch player Sem Roelofs, who transferred from Frickenhausen, further strengthened the squad.
The 2025/26 season has been nothing short of dominant for Mikolaschek and Roelofs. They conceded only four sets in eleven matches, culminating in a flawless 22-0 record that secured the championship after their third matchday victory in Hamburg. This victory solidifies their position as a force to be reckoned with in wheelchair tennis.
Remarkably, Mikolaschek simultaneously holds championship titles in both the first and second leagues. After years of success with Thomas Schmidberger and Valentin Baus in the top division, she continued to play alongside them this season, contributing to Borussia I’s tenth consecutive German championship title. However, the dynamic will shift as Mikolaschek and Roelofs will become competitors in the future.
Unstoppable Run to the Title
Borussia Düsseldorf II’s recent success included a series of 5-0 victories against RSC Berlin, Turn-Klubb Hannover, BSG Duisburg III, and Germania Breklum II. The team’s remaining three matches – against Germania Breklum I and BSG Duisburg I and II on April 25th in Rees – are now largely ceremonial. The team’s complete match results are as follows:
- Borussia Düsseldorf – RSC Berlin 5:0
- Borussia Düsseldorf – Turn-Klubb Hannover 5:0
- Borussia Düsseldorf – BSG Duisburg III 5:0
- Borussia Düsseldorf – Germania Breklum II 5:0
Mikolaschek’s Dual Championship
Sandra Mikolaschek’s achievement of winning championships in both the first and second Bundesliga is particularly noteworthy. As Borussia Düsseldorf’s official website reports, she has a long history of success with teammates Thomas Schmidberger and Valentin Baus, securing multiple German championships together. The team has won nine consecutive German championships in recent years, as noted on Borussia Düsseldorf’s Facebook page.
Mikolaschek, currently ranked number one in the world in her classification (TT 4), according to her official website, continues to demonstrate her exceptional talent and dedication to the sport. She was also named Para-Sportlerin des Jahres (Para-Sportswoman of the Year) in North Rhine-Westphalia in 2024.
What’s Next for Borussia Düsseldorf II?
With the championship secured, Borussia Düsseldorf II will now focus on preparing for their debut season in the first Bundesliga. The team’s dominant performance this season sets a high bar for their future endeavors, and fans will be eager to witness how they fare against the top teams in the league. The upcoming matches in Rees will provide an opportunity for the team to maintain their momentum and fine-tune their strategies before the start of the fresh season.
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