They did manage to go beyond the group round, however they were eliminated from the tournament in straight sets by Brazil.
The South American country advanced to the next round with a winning spike on match point, although the audience was still jeering Van de Velde as he served.
Before Immers went to address the press and Van de Velde made a beeline for the rear, photos showed the Dutch couple sitting on their stand with their arms intertwined.
“My feelings were all over the place. Immers said as much after their defeat. We struggled. It was a delightful experience.
