He La Salle Bonanova Sports Center The 37th edition of the International Trophy City of Barcelona table tennisa mixed event that has had several first swords worldwide of this sport. Slovenian Darko Jorgic has proclaimed champion After defeating the Brazilian Hugo Calderano in the final.
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It has been to get the surprise to the Brazilian, who left as a favorite since his 7th position of the world ranking. Former 3 of the world, Calderano is the current champion of America. But Jorgic, 13th of the world was not far behind in a large poster.
This has also had the international presence of the Kazakh Kirill Gerassimenko42nd of the world. Five Spaniards completed the payroll of participants, led by the brand new European champions of this 2024 in mixed doubles Álvaro Robles (31st of the individual and third favorite ranking of the painting) and María Xiao (49th). The champion of Spain Rafael de las Heras (224º of the world) and the premises Joan Masip and Elvira Rome They have also played the tournament painting.
This has consisted of three rounds and has been launched with the quarter finalsto the best of three sets and in which there have been no surprises. For the upper part of the painting, Jorgic has defeated Rad 11-5 and 11-6, while Robles He has won his double partner Xiao by 11-9 and 11-4. On the lower part, Calderano He has won 11-3 and 11-9 to a combative Masip and has accompanied him to the semifinals Gerassimenkowho has defeated De Las Heras by 11-7 and 11-3.
The semifinals have been disputed to the best of five sets and all local responsibility has fallen on the figure of Álvaro Robles. However, the Huelva has not been able to defeat Darko Jorgicwho has defeated him by 11-7, 11-5 y 11-6 To make forecasts good. He has also fulfilled Calderanowho has won Gerassimenko by 11-8, 11-8 y 11-3 To get into the final.
Thus, the two top candidates for the title have been summoned in the decisive party, but in it there has been surprise. Jorgic has defeated Calderano by 2-11, 13-11, 11-8, 11-9, 7-11 and 11-9 In a very dispute to the best of seven sets that has been decided in the sixth manga. In this way, the Slovenian has registered his name in the tournament's record.
It has been on a festive day, with full stands and with a great atmosphere to make various tributes to outstanding figures of national table tennis. Among them, the Josep Madurellchampion of the world of veterans in the +85 category and who has received the hot applause from the Barcelona public.
