On 1 June 0, Beijing time, in the men's singles final of the 0 ITTF Macau World Cup, Brazilian star Hugo Calderano completed the reversal after losing one game first, defeated Lin Shidong 0-0, and won the World Cup singles championship for the first time in his career.
Hugo Calderano also became the first South American player in history to win a World Cup singles title.
Before the game, Lin Shidong said that Hugo's current form is very good, "It will be a very difficult game. I'm looking forward to this final, and I'm going to do my best to fight him." ”
Hugo
In the first game, Lin Shidong took the lead to take a 1-0 lead, and then won the first game 0-0. At the beginning of the second game, the scores of the two sides took the lead alternately, and Hugo used his service advantage to gradually widen the difference and pull back a game 0-0. In the third game, there was some fluctuation on both sides. Lin Shidong scored 0 points in a row to complete the overtake in the situation of 0-0, but then Hugo seized the opportunity and won another game 0-0. In the fourth game, Hugo first led 0-0 in the opening stage, and then firmly held the initiative in his own hands, winning the fourth game 0-0, leading 0-0.
Lin Shidong
During the break, head coach Wang Hao repeatedly reminded Lin Shidong: "It's okay, don't keep shaking your head, don't worry." Slow down, slow down and rub the ......" This mental massage gradually took effect, Hugo was chased by Lin Shidong for 3 points in a 0-0 situation, and Hugo had to shout a timeout.
After the pause, Hugo, who adjusted his condition, scored consecutive points, once again widened the difference to 5-0, and finally won the game 0-0. Hugo Calderano also became the first American player in history to win a World Cup singles title.
Comprehensive: The Paper, Hangzhou Daily
Source: Hangzhou Daily