Liang Jingkun vs Hugo Calderano | MS FINAL | WTT Champions Incheon 2024

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[@ChangsTutoring]

Liang Jingkun has improved so much in such a short amount of time. Congrats to both players.

[@PanchoGDMKWii]

We can say the same about Calderano, he was the surprise of this champions

[@AliAbidalkareem]

No.

[@Titteeeee]

Gauzy deserved to beat him.. and calderano is so boring to cough a each point

[@MrCooperscoopers]

Liang clearly adopted the approach of ML against Lebrun's brothers - more controlled push and didn't initiate risky attacks.

[@pongoholic2667]

Not at all, he always has fluctuations, his technique and power were always among the best, but that was not enough.

[@ArthurViana98]

Vlw Hugo, já foi tua melhor campanha no circuito do tênis de mesa, merecia demais esse camp, infelizmente não deu, mas vida que segue, tmj

[@LeandroBrito84]

Isso aí, estamos orgulhosos por você estar representando nosso país e conquistando o segundo lugar. Parabéns e bola para frente!

[@tiosampipas8141]

Boa Calderano...excelente torneio.. está no caminho ..batendo de frente com os melhores do mundo..Brasil na torcida sempre...estamos carentes de ídolos no tênis de mesa..que mais pessoas possam ter acesso a esse esporte..vc eh grande exemplo pra todos que sonham um dia representar o Brasil... parabéns ao LJK...top 3 do mundo ..jogo sólido.. trocação forte..grande final....

[@victoronline5840]

Calderano is one of the most fun players to watch.

[@saviofonseca5210]

Divertido em que sentido

[@Titteeeee]

Just a player who cough at each point

[@user-rp1jd8ks2l]

and Moregard and Felix

[@Roccorocco892]

Alexis and romain Ruiz the most exciting to watch

[@JiX786]

Him and simon

[@michaelshaw2786]

Both players are in peak form in this tournament. But Liang has a more complete game and is more consistent. The result is expected. Congrats Liang for winning the first major event. He is now a mature player entering his prime. Also congrats Hugo as well for great performance showing good improvement over the last couple of years. Expect him to win some major titles.

[@vaidasmasys3764]

I really like how consistent Liang is now with all of his shots, especially blocks. They are out of this world O_O

[@zerotalent191]

Liang has extraordinaire touch and mixes short pushes in combination with deep long pushes which worked well for him this match

[@VFRL-]

Desempenho excelente, Hugo! Torcendo para que faça uma olimpíada com essa mesma pegada!

[@ricardomaiacoelho4831]

Valeu Hugo uma Final Brilhante... Vamos. Vamos.. Você jogou contra o terceiro..do mundo.. Cada jogo é um jogos parabéns

[@leandrocamilovicentino8832]

Parabéns Jingkun! Os dois mereceram disputar o jogo final! Fizeram grandes partidas e empolgaram todos que gostam do Tênis de Mesa !

[@marcusbrsp]

Liang Jingkun handled the serve of Hugo Calderano much better than Fan Zhedong did. I think that was the *main* difference in this match. It also looked like Jingkun played slower opening attacks with more spin, which drew seemingly easy errors from Calderano. What a tournament overall from Calderano though!

[@MrFreezebook21]

support your piercing comment, Liang is much more versatile than Fan Zhedong in attacking skills and I hope his career can go further to Olympics game

[@pingpong2033]

+LJK has better cover on both wings. Feel like Liang's play style is more like Malong, but with more power.

[@zerotalent191]

Liang plays a controlled style of play

[@spaceinvader384]

Yes. It's all stretagy/tactics. Hugo loves fast, mid-table play. Liang slows down the pace/boosts up spin/controls placements that upsets and finally outplays Hugo who has been playing superbly so far. Learn so much watching top players here. Take one to know one, you are one of them.

[@sandroaplvideos]

Agora sim o Calderano top 8 mostrou porque tava no top 4! 👊🇧🇷🏓👏

[@zhiqinglin1255]

梁夺冠路上步步惊心，最后一场决赛酣畅淋漓地完成🎉

[@harvindersinghuppal2162]

Dancing LJ, I've called his play ugly in the past due to his lack of movement ...but boy oh boy did he put together some great shots and an awesome all round game. Ultra fast reflexes coupled with the quality of spin that sets him apart from his chinese team colleagues. Well done also to the combatative HC.

[@s.z.z.5921]

Always was asking hey calderano is so high in worldranking.But in this tournament his Game was from a nother planet. Congratulations

[@krzysztofszajberski8228]

Mega mecz 👏👍🏓 Liang jesteś prawdziwym wojownikiem💪👊👍

[@marianatigre9034]

Se o Calderano jogar todos torneios nessa pegada ele vai evoluir muito , mais muito mesmo, o unico n Asiático brigando de igual com os caras , o que falar mais do Hugo Calderano...

[@Eduardo-ko2mw]

O unico nao

[@GhanaTableTennis]

The man with the nerves of steel, the man who is as cool as ice, the man who wears different colored shoes labours through the final match to the title.

[@user-yg31415]

Indeed the big-fatty labored through each & every game throughout this tournament

[@GhanaTableTennis]

@@user-yg31415 a mark of a fighter.

[@purewaterfelix5247]

Congratulations Hugo C ! You Have done very well to reach the final ! There was a loss of focusing and energy at the last 3 sets ( you need to work on it ) !

[@18waywardson]

Liang Jingkun is a very respectful professional

[@andrenagayoshi6571]

Valeu Hugo!! Está em alto nivel vamos continuar torcendo por aqui. Quem sabe na proxima mas ganhar do FZD talvez seja a maior conquista que muitos ainda não conseguiram...

[@prfvinicius5890]

Duas máquinas, nenhum ponto foi fácil. O que matou o Hugo foi seu saque, que chinês fez vários pontos cruciais por ele. Um dos melhores jogos, Hugo merecia muito 🏓🔥

[@respekt200]

Hugo is totally cool and special talent that interesting to watch. While he had all 'instruments' to win this match, his mind was not as strong as needed towards the end of the tournament. But it's still a huge victory in his career after beating Togami, both brothers Lebrun and #1 ranked Fan Zhendong! Congratulations Hugo! Congratulations Brazil!

[@personbrilhante3025]

Parabéns aos dois finalistas. Ao Hugo, em especial, pela excelente campanha. É trabalhar no "ajuste fino" e partir para as olimpíadas. Jogou em altíssimo nível!

[@paulohenrique-tg2sl]

Parabéns Hugo, representou demais, apesar de ter sido 4 sets a 1 a diferença entre eles é mínima, na próxima é tua certeza!!!

[@douglases1]

Hugo Calderano exemplo de dedicação e treino... Orgulho do Brasil

[@EduardoPaz1981]

Parabéns, Hugo! Vc deu seu melhor. Jogou como um gigante! Orgulho de vc garoto.

[@kleberborges2351]

Hugo jogou muito foi detalhes que fizeram a vitória não vir parabéns 👏👏👏👏👏

[@juanpardo7984]

Congrats, LJK :) Amazing tournament, Hugo. We are all very proud of you. Respect 👊

[@TheHelton05]

Ótima participação, Hugo, parabéns, esse é o caminho, jogou muito com alegria e com a alma. Show!!!!

[@ShamyTV5k]

LJK superb player, probably best backhand counter block in the game even backhand overall. But he had it for years already, now more consistent

[@shuyanzeng]

Congratulations to both players special to Liang Jingkun we'er so proud of you.

[@vacilion]

Comecei a jogar ping pong faz uns 4 meses e hoje conheci e fiquei sabendo que há um brasileiro no top 10 mundial, incrível!

[@benthekeeshond545]

Congrats to Liang! Hugo plays very well. At least, he played very well until this match. But Hugo tends to take a step backward as if he is preparing for a long rally. Hugo's loss is a stark reminder of how hard it is to win against a few Chinese players in the same tournament. This is why the WTTC World Championships is the toughest tournament for non-Chinese players to succeed.

[@ericyu7091]

Not to mention the top Chinese player did not play in this tournament

[@MrCooperscoopers]

True, that's what I have been saying that he needs to hire a Chinese coach to increase his close to table speed. Not that he can't. He is in excellent form and he can do anything. But just a mental thing and a training thing.

[@benthekeeshond545]

@@MrCooperscoopers Hugo should go compete inside China. He will win some and lose some. So is Fan Zhendong or Ma Long. But the competition will harden Hugo. I am sure he has a lot to gain from training in China.

[@MrCooperscoopers]

@@benthekeeshond545 I totally agree with you.

[@SK-ok8xb]

Great game, so good to see LJK chasing after every point and his confidence during the last few matches

[@marlosmedeiros4802]

Parabéns, Hugo! Não se preocupe, o Liang joga o jogo que você gosta de vencer. Desacelere o coração.

[@harpiaamazon]

Amazing match. Great to see!

[@mimasaco]

Good to see LJK a this level...

[@charleyw2003]

Both player arrived in top form in their career. Definitely will be a fun filled Olympic this year and I can’t wait.

[@rodrigoangelo488]

Mandou muito bemm Hugoo 👏🏻👏🏻 se manter esse msm nível vc vai vencer muitos shows

[@jchanmcse]

Good players, good games, fun to watch! Congrats to both hard working competitors!

[@diegomonteiro1161]

Valeu Hugo, jogou muito

[@JoseMelloRadiestesia]

Os dois melhores jogadores chegaram de fato a final. Hugo você passou por grandes jogadores e sua semifinal foi histórica contra o Fan campeão de tudo! Super parabéns e seguimos te apoiando sempre !!!

[@marcelosaad251]

Campanha Maravilhosa Hugo!!!! Parabens!!!!!

[@fabiokaneziro8848]

Hugo Calderano parabéns por ter chegado a mais uma finals de MS WTT Champions, certamente vai fazer os jogos olímpicos da carreira!!!

[@washnery]

Valeu Hugo, foi gigante, venceu adversários acima no ranking, mostrou que está em altíssimo nível. LJK venceu pois ele pode montar uma estratégia baseada na eliminação do FZD.

[@PeterKitching]

Liang Jingkun - such impressive temperament and commitment to his game. Huge respect for this player. Commiserations to Calderano, a worthy opponent.

[@joysca2476]

An interesting final made possible by WCQ.

[@MrFreezebook21]

thanks to WCQ's withdrawal that we can see this spectacular performance by Liang and Hugo

[@danieluchimura]

WCQ could have eliminated LJK. He was in the draw of Lee Sang Su, who defeated the WCQ's alternate: Edward Ly.

[@MrFreezebook21]

@@danieluchimura actually Liang has good records to Wang, maybe just give him some time to win

[@AlexisArtigas]

Hugo se paseó a varios y está para seguir subiendo en el ranking mundial. Su backhand es muy agresivo y sus cruces diagonales sorprendieron a muchos. Liang estaba preparado.

[@sstone9]

Congratulate LJK for his first WTT title! 4:1 to beat Hugo in very good shape is a amazing success, and very surprising! LJK has shown FZD how to defeat Hugo this match. LJK has played two amazing Tournaments in Singapore and Incheon, beating So many strong players, played so many interesting/fascinating games, he is now reaching a new level! Hope he can win much more titles in the future!

[@Titteeeee]

Gauzy deserved to beat him

[@MrFreezebook21]

@@Titteeeee mental game is the element of victory remember

[@rogernguyen1273]

@@Titteeeee everyone deserved to beat everyone so play at your best

[@Abcdef12396]

Second title

[@niltonrodolforodrigues9093]

Congrats to both players! Hugo, Brazil is with you. May God bless you.

[@danielvictor8007]

Brasil muito bem representado 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@markosajn5776]

Great match. Hugo wasn't at his best today. To much missed backhands. Liang was great as usual! Tumbs up for both of them

[@MrCooperscoopers]

Kind of expected. Liang was lucky with Simon. Hugo went through Togami, Lebrun brothers and FZD. His form and mentality can't always be kept at the top after these rounds.

[@danilrosser]

@@MrCooperscoopers facts

[@lucasrafaeldossantos8893]

Hugo jogou muito, e mesmo assim não deu. Liang Jingkun, vitória foi merecida sem dúvidas.

[@user-cy9uz8wr1i]

Игра Хьюго всегда на грани, а для победы над рядом китайских игроков он делает ее еще более экстремальной для себя. Потрясающее зрелище👏👏👏

[@xuanlin2811]

6:12

[@alanli5959]

Congrats to Liang Really good job I thought Hugo would win this time Anyway, Hugo had already proved himself by winning Fan, who I thought is still the best player for the time being

[@gundamfiloz586]

great Match

[@explorandoideias10]

Calderano 👏👏👏👏👏

[@andreybrattsev6267]

Liang was good, when all another teammates has felt, he showed us what country the best in the world!

[@SL-jo4om]

Amazing tournament by Hugo after very subpar performances in recent months. Liang deserves more credit and respect than he currently gets from Chinese fans.

[@Renatomito]

Boa calderano vc fez um belo campe ❤

[@dariogutierrez6716]

You have no idea how MUCH I want Calderano to hit peak form right before the Olympics

[@taumax]

What blade and rubbers is LJK using?

[@juancarloshernandez7509]

Excelente partida Calderón pronto vencera al Chino lo hiciste sudar🥵 pronto el Chino tendrá temor al jugar contra ti saludos desde latinoamerica 🫡🇧🇷

[@LuisUjueta]

The problem was on the backhand drive from Hugo, Liang was doing to much damage returning to the back hand to Hugo

[@TheMoArtis]

Congrats to Hugo! 👏👏

[@glasny_zvuk]

Hugo 💚

[@ziqiangwang537]

HC"s BH inside table is the weakness., same as three years ago.

[@fabao610]

Wue pena o Hugo merecia d mais . Ganhou de vários adversários tops :( 😢 mais bora está quase chegando o grande momento vlw hugo

[@calebebrolo1622]

hugo representou muitooo!

[@mrpopo169]

Cuota de humildad para Calderano!

[@theXXXX]

Hugo deu show mesmo perdendo. Fera demais

[@inyourface123]

Never been a big fan of Calderano, primarily because of his reckless style, but after beating Felix and FZD, I thought he was the deserving winner of this tournament. Unfortunately his accuracy from SF was missing in final. May be he was too tired, but he does look like a strong contender for an Olympic medal this year.

[@gerritdeheij]

after the win against fan i thought perhaps he can be liang .but Liang was in a great form

[@user-ih4vy8ty5h]

He can't be Liang. Liang is more skillful.

[@MrFreezebook21]

@@user-ih4vy8ty5h totally agree, Liang is so underrated by China team

[@user-vl8dx3jz3z]

Bravo.... Hugo!!

[@sharlenechen4420]

梁靖坤打球的情商很高，算是當今世界男女乒壇：最佳，恭喜梁靖坤勇奪冠軍！

[@limman000]

돌쇠가 이겼다! 축하합니다.🎉

[@rongrongmiao3018]

Adam go to Brazil 🇧🇷 and play with Hugo 🙏 please

[@user-ch2zd8bf1e]

hugo playing style requires a lot of energy, it looks like he was just tired towards the end

[@minalobudeshte]

Liang ❤❤❤❤

[@sstone9]

Now it's interesting to see, whether LJK will replace FZD to play single in Paris? LJK hasn't lost any match to non Chinese player recently, but FZD however a little too much!

[@rogernguyen1273]

nobody can replace FZD he will well prepared for Paris Olympics

[@MrFreezebook21]

FZD suffers from some mental problem I thought, he totally loses his confidence in recent games

[@happyyuppie]

but FZD was the MVP in the Team Championship. Touch decisions for the Chinese coaches to make.

[@MrFreezebook21]

@@happyyuppie Liang didn't have a chance to play more games like Fan in Ittf

[@respekt200]

13:43 That foot pass of Pele is the shot of the tournament!

[@longzhang3268]

Liang finally grows up! Hugo will be a big threat for Chinese Men's team in next 10 years, if he can keep his status as of this tournament.

[@user-fq5vl3fl1b]

I doubt he will be a threat to the Chinese players. Hugo likes to attack with short close to table games, which would be his weakness and easy for the Chinese players to figure out, just like how Liang did it after Fan lost to Hugo.

[@longzhang3268]

@@user-fq5vl3fl1b OK. Let's wait and see.

[@user-ib7gz7mr3t]

For me , When Hugo s Mentaly ist by 100 % , he ist the best Player in the world .

[@rogernguyen1273]

everyone at 100% can beat anyone and also with luck

[@MrFreezebook21]

But he just beated former world no. 1 Fan and no. 5 in a row, it's true he isn't the best player if you talk about the ranking

[@kylinlinux7742]

Congrats to LJK (Big Fatty), I was hoping for a Ma Long and Fan Zhendong final, one more time. Both Ma Long and Fan Zhendong were focused and had something to prove. They didn't have a great outing in Singapore. But both prove more than ready. Fan beating Harimoto and MA Long beat Lin Yun-Ju. Seems like TEAM China is ready for the Olympics. And thank you ADAM for always a great play by play.

[@TareqAstroPhoton]

I really like watching LJK more than WCQ, personal reasons, i hope that LJK can play more and win more to be active in rest of his playing life, i really feel like he is staying in the other Chinese Top 3 shadows, for me i am not a fan to FZD, but if Fan didn't win the gold in Paris then i only wish LJK to win it, then either Felix or Alexis if possible, but i know that WCQ will shine there.

[@michael6381]

Как-же китайскому Винни-Пуху повезло..😅 его ещё Дарко должен был выносить в одну калитку!!😬

[@adrianotadeu6241]

Gordinho jogou muito... Tá doído

[@shenzhenpingpong]

That was rather masterful from Liang. Rather than compete on slugging it out, Calderano is on a hot streak of form, Liang changed and changed. And the errors crept in for Calederano. He tamed Calderano.

[@zerotalent191]

Liang looked well prepared.

[@shenzhenpingpong]

@@zerotalent191 he certainly stayed calm. Game 3 was pivotal, if Calderano had taken game 3, it might be very different. Sudden deep push into the backhand is a good weapon. However, Calderano made some outrageous shots. I'm sure Liang would have lost a straight slugfest against Calderano.

[@erelaction]

Кальдерано обыграл всех сильнейших, но в финале, как обычно, психология подвела.

[@christinechoong2264]

👏👏👏👏👏👏LIANG JINGKUN ♥️

[@saviolourencio577]

Jogou de mas Hugo

[@Philoreason]

Congratz LJK!!!! In addition to the amazing performance, thx for taking revenge for Hugo beating FZD earlier!!

[@jiefeng4249]

Calderano can hit wonders with his backhand but also misses too much there. Liang was able to exploit that over aggressive BH and won..

[@albertobernardeli2002]

Valeu hugoooo

[@the100thtimelord2]

While I kinda wanted Hugo to win so people could shut up about the overrated Lebrun brothers, it's a delight to watch Liang win. He had some insane games this tournament, including the SF against Ma Long, and I'm really glad he won it all this time. With Ma Long and FZD having questionable forms, I hope to Liang in the Olympics.

[@andreybrattsev6267]

Hugo Boss, meet the top Chinese player in final and almost beat him. The best!🎉

[@timothywright5967]

Who are the commentators?

[@caiodelrei1]

Boa Hugo, the best

[@Limbustwo]

Would be a great achievement if Hugo win against two chinese in a row.