Hugo grows in Calderano ranking after the World Cup title; See position
Hugo Calderano made history in the Table Tennis World Cup final.
This Sunday (20), in Macao, China, Brazilian tennist table defeated Lin Shidong, the number 1 in the world ranking, won his and Brazil’s unprecedented title in the sport.
Brazilian athlete beat his opponent, with robbery and aggressive counterfeit Will set 4 A 1.
To be a champion, Hugo has been a sinful campaign, downsing the world’s three best tennis players. With the appearance, the 28 -year -old Carrioca has joined the top 4 of the table tennis.
Of 3rd in the world
The world beat the number 2
The world’s number 1 beat
✅ First Non -Sian or European Athlete to Win the World Cup
✅ National prideGood, Hugo Caldero!
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– Team Brazil (@timebrassil) April 20, 2025
By winning the Table Tennis World Cup title, Hugo left Chinese Liang Jingkun, 5 to 4th in the world ranking, united himself as the largest table in the US.
This is not the best place in Brazilian career yet.
In 2022, Hugo came to the top 3 after winning the Qatar stage of the World Circuit.
How does a table tennis ranking?
The worldwide ranking of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) depends on the amount of eight best results in each athlete in the last 52 weeks.
The winning points in each tournament are valid for a year and end after this period.
How was the final
Counting the strength of the people who filled the arena in Macau, Lin Shidong It began to specify the speed of the match. With the impact plays, the Chinese opened a advantage against Hugo Calderano.
Brazilian tried to answer the counter -opponent, but could not. Shidong closed the first set 11 A 6 And fell forward.
In the second game, Hugo recovered Calderano, showed aggression in withdrawal, and Lin Shidong avoided answers. There is trouble getting Nº 1 in the world ranking and is similar to Brazilian scoring: 11 A 7.
Later, the two tennis tables showed why the World Cup was in the final. Excellent ball exchanges recognize disputes for points.
Hugo Calderano did not feel the pressure of fans and opponent and lining Shidong in the third set, won 11 A 9 And turning the match.
In the last two sets, Hugo Calderano He gave a real appearance in the Galaxy Arena in Macao.
Lynn Shidong could not stop Hugo’s counterpart.
The Chinese were disappointed with the disadvantage, changed the style of the game, but were making mistakes. World No. 1 has sought technical time for cooling the opponent and the start of the re -umption.
Hugo maintained his speed, with backhand and fast exploitation, Lin Shidong made life difficult.
In the last game, Brazilian had a moment instability, but recovered to close the match Will set 4 A 1.
It is the world champion and unprecedented! 💚🔥🏓
Hugo Calderano has made history by defeating Chinese, Lin Shidong in the World Cup and being the Champion at the Table Tennis World Cup: he was the first Brazilian to achieve such a feat.
In 4 sets at 1 (6/11, 11/7, 11/9, 11/4 and 11/5), ours… pic.twitter.com/hwmohtlfnj
– Team Brazil (@timebrassil) April 20, 2025
Hugo Calderano Worldwide Table Tennis Champion in Brazil History.
This is the first time in sport history that won an athlete tournament outside Asia and Europe.
