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[PatriciaPinheiro]

After same clean sweep against LGY you must be happy

Very much!! I was just hoping for him to lose 4-3 in a very exciting match, but well I'm quite out of reaction now

 

[AndySmith]

In terms of matchups, Lin seemed vunerable with Hugo in such form with his particular style. Lin wants to rally and starts points relatively softly, Hugo dominated him with early pressure and incredible shot strength. Lin made some awful service returns as well though.

FZD is a different type of challenge though. Probably see a lot of massive misses in the final. Both players are "risky" shot takers. Finding a rhythm that works as quickly as possible will be so important for both. Fan's dropped quite a few first sets recently so there is some hope.

 

[Andy44]

Timo Boll still so great at 37 that he actually took a game from Hugo Calderano.

 

[Ioiettino]

Still, as Atas pointed out that's three top 15 players in a row he's made to look like Sunday league club players (exaggerating for emphasis... and because I'm still on a high), and even in that kind of field these weren't the ones you'd most want to face.

I'm not saying the same will happen tomorrow (I have no clue at this point, although I just can't wait), but it didn't just come down to individual styles. I really, really hope he can keep this going because that's quite something to watch. Those backhands!!

 

[PatriciaPinheiro]

Tomorrow is the real deal for Hugo, based in previous (2 or 3) matches, and obviously FZD status, Hugo doesn't stand a chance, but come on, would be real nice a 7 games match with FZD winning. But I dare to say would be f***** awesome if Hugo beats FZD. He'd be the new Hirano with a immense picture of him showing in the wall LOL

 

[langel]

I felt pity for Lin. He looked so woeful

 

[Geoch]

Hugo is of my favorite players ... but FZD is a new first seen terraform kind of beasty species.
An unthinkable monster who is still growing and most likely we ain't seen nothing yet !
I strongly believe he is going to elevate the sport to another level for the generations to come.

 

[bobpuls]

I already rewatch review of his rubbers and going to get the 47 degre version..... Impressive.
But really he has his lucky day....we will see tomorrow... But still im getting the rubber..... Anyway not easy to buy....

 

[Sali]

Hugo is going to win 4:2 or even 4:1. It is not only his impoved skills regarding serve, receive, power but mostly selfconfidence. If you watch his match against LGY there was no hesitation no fear and no mercy. LGY just could not keep up and seemed to be wondering how it is possible I cannot win single point.

 

[Konrad Bak]

Where is my champagne
FZD is sick
buy a round for Fang Bo
hugo will beat Fan

 

[ping fun]

LGY never ever was a great player in CNT . He had couple of critic losing vs his rivals . So it wasnt a surprise to see hugo win this match . Hugo is in a great form . China nvr can rely on him .

 

[Ioiettino]

Where is my champagne
FZD is sick
buy a round for Fang Bo
hugo will beat Fan

Wait, let's not wish him ill either. FZD is a fantastic guy, and we need contenders to challenge the CNT and push them even further - not to fuel some sort of schadenfreude on the day of their demise (not there yet by any means, likely not even close), or whatever it is.
They're both what we need for the sport to keep growing: fast, athletic (Calderano has the body shape of a tennis player), powerful, and from different continents. Anybody could watch this and have fun.

I'm really excited for tomorrow, I hope we're not all building the hype too quickly.

 

[MasterMyself]

LGY never ever was a great player in CNT . He had couple of critic losing vs his rivals . So it wasnt a surprise to see hugo win this match . Hugo is in a great form . China nvr can rely on him .

Hmmm. LGY was the one of top performer during the Chinese superleague, or do you mean he didn't play well against foreign players ?

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[MasterMyself]

Hugo played unbelievably well. Flick down the lines a few times, change speed during the games, counter LGY attack...

And his serve is so deceptive, LGY just can't return it well.

Very surprised, not the score itself but the way the game was played. Normally LGY is the fastest one but Hugo managed to always get into perfect position and play the perfect shot.

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[PatriciaPinheiro]

Newspaper here a little late saying CALDERANO is on finals of a stage of world cup [emoji23]

Glad they at least noticed

 

[TTfan2017]

There is no doubt LGY didn’t play well. Not aggressive at all. He played not to lose. On the contrary Hugo deserved to win it.

 

[Garrison]

Hugo played his heart out today. WELL DONE BRO, WELL DONE!

 

[Ilia Minkin]

Gotta stay low.

 

[NextLevel]

In terms of matchups, Lin seemed vunerable with Hugo in such form with his particular style. Lin wants to rally and starts points relatively softly, Hugo dominated him with early pressure and incredible shot strength. Lin made some awful service returns as well though.

FZD is a different type of challenge though. Probably see a lot of massive misses in the final. Both players are "risky" shot takers. Finding a rhythm that works as quickly as possible will be so important for both. Fan's dropped quite a few first sets recently so there is some hope.

FZD is the most consistent power player in the world. The question is whether Calderano can take it as well as he gives it as he has been beating the spinners so far.

 

[WorkerBee]

LGY never ever was a great player in CNT . He had couple of critic losing vs his rivals . So it wasnt a surprise to see hugo win this match . Hugo is in a great form . China nvr can rely on him .

Don't forget, Lin Gao Yuan is # 3 in China, with a record of 22 wins, 5 losses this past season. Saying China can never rely on him is stretching it way beyond reality. China is just starting to use him while players like Zhang Jike are in (or hopefully only have been) in decline.

( Ma Long is #1 at 24w, 5 l; Fan Zhendong is #2 at 23 w, 6 l; Liang JingKun is #4 at 19w, 8 l; Fang Bo is #5 at 19w, 9l)