Hugo Calderano made history in the final of the Table Tennis World Cup.
This Sunday (20), in Macao, China, the Brazilian Tennist table defeated Lin Shidong, number 1 of the world ranking, to win the unprecedented title of his and Brazil in the sport.
Even with the crowd supporting the owner of the house, Hugo did not feel the pressure. With looting and aggressive counterattacks, the Brazilian athlete defeated his rival for 4 sets a 1.
With the strength of the crowd that filled the arena in Macau, it began dictating the pace of the match. With effect plays, the Chinese opened an advantage against Hugo Calderano.
The Brazilian tried to answer in the counterattacks, but could not. Shidong closed the first set in 11 a 6 and dropped ahead.
In the second game, Hugo Calderano recovered, showing aggressiveness in withdrawals and preventing Lin Shidong’s answers. Nº 1 of the world ranking had difficulty receiving and saw the Brazilian equal to the scoring: 11 a 7.
Following, the two Tennis Tables showed why they were in the World Cup final. Spectacular ball exchanges marked the disputes for points.
Hugo Calderano did not feel the pressure of the fans and the opponent, and broke Lin Shidong’s withdrawal on the third set, winning by 11 a 9 and turning the match.
Hugo Calderano shines in the final
In the last two sets, Hugo Calderano gave a real show at the Galaxy Arena in Macao.
Lin Shidong couldn’t stop Hugo’s counterattacks.
The Chinese despaired with the disadvantage, changed the style of play, but continued to make mistakes. The world’s number 1 asked for technical times to try to cool the opponent and seek the resumption.
Hugo Calderano continued his pace, with backhand and accelerated looting, making Lin Shidong’s life difficult.
In the last game, the Brazilian had a moment of instability, but recovered to close the match in 4 sets a 1 and make history in the sport.
Hugo Calderano is the first worldwide table tennis champion in Brazil.
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