Hugo Caldrano made history in the World Cup final table tennis.
This Sunday (20), in Macau, China, defeated the Brazilian Tenist table Lin Shaidong, No. 1 of the global ranking, to win the unprecedented title and Brazil in this sport.
Even with the support of the home owner’s support, Hugo did not feel pressure and defeated his competitor 4 adjust 1.
After this feat, 28 years old -cargo revealed that he could not imagine until now.
“It is crazy to talk about it. Before I started the competition, I didn’t imagine winning the best in the world. It is crazy for me to put my name in the history of global table tennis.”
Hugo Caldirano also said that after disappointment It did not win a medal in the Olympic Games in ParisHe had to work hard to win the World Cup.
“After the Paris Olympics, it was important to win the title. I worked hard for it and always believe me. A month ago, I was really bad. I would like to thank all the fans and my family for the support,” said Tenst’s table.
How was the final
Dependence on the strength of the crowd that filled the square in Macau, Lyn Shaidong The match began to dictate. With the effect of plays, the Chinese opened an advantage against Hugo Caldirano.
The Brazilian tried to answer counter -attacks, but he could not. Shidong closed the first group in 11 a 6 He decreased forward.
In the second match, Hugo Calderano recovered, showing aggression in clouds and preventing Lin Shidong answers. I faced No. 1 of the global ranking difficulty in receiving and saw the Brazilian equal to registration: 11 a 7.
Below, the two tennis tables showed the reason they were in the World Cup final. The amazing exchange of ball was characterized by points.
Hugo Calderano did not feel the pressure of fans and opponents, broke Lin Shidong with the third group 11 a 9 And transform the match.
In the last two groups, Hugo Calderano made a real show in Galaxy Arena in Macao.
Lyn Sidong could not stop Hugo attacks.
The Chinese changed the defect, the style of play, but they continued to make mistakes. The first number in the world requested technical times to try to cool the opponent and search for appeal.
Hugo continued Caldirano and his pace, with the back looting and accelerated looting, making Lin Shaidong’s life difficult.
In the last game, the Brazilian had a moment of instability, but he recovered to close the match in 4 adjust 1.
Hugo Calderano is the first tennis hero around the world in Brazil.
This is the first time in the history of sport that athlete outside Asia and Europe wins in the championship.
He is the world champion and unprecedented! 💚🔥🏓
Hugo Calderano is outperforming the first number in the Chinese world, Lin Shidong, and history is made by being the World Cup Tennis Championship: He is the first Brazilian to achieve this achievement.
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Brazilian rises in the global ranking
As the World Cup is invaded by table tennis, Hugo Caldrano rose to fourth in the world ranking.
Carioca, 28, exceeded the Chinese Liang Jingkun to enter Top-4.
