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One week ago at the GAC Group 2015 ITTF World Tour German Open in Bremen,
Japan’s Mima Ito became the youngest player to win an ITTF World Tour title
, when she beat Germany’s Petrissa Solja in the final of the Women’s
Singles event.
She was 14 years and 252 days old; now one week later, on Sunday 29th March,
at the GAC Group 2015 ITTF World Tour Spanish Open in Almeria, the host
nation’s He Zhiwen has become the oldest player to secure an ITTF World
Tour title.
Aged 52 years and 302 days, he partnered colleague, Carlos Machado to
success in the Men’s Doubles final.
Dramatic Duel
Occupying the no.8 seeded position in the event, the duo overcame Russia’s
Fedor Kuzmin and Grigory Vlasov, the no.4 seeds, in a dramatic full distance
five games final.
Eventually, they succeeded on their ninth match point. The Russian duo saved
seven match points in the fourth game, before holding two match points of
their own in the decisive fifth game (11-8, 5-11, 11-8, 16-18, 14-12).
Strong Will
“We had a strong will to win here but we were able to keep calm throughout
the match”, said Carlos Machado. “We tried to focus strongly on every
point, I think our mental approach was a key factor; now we look forward to
the World Championships and the European Championships, my thanks to
everyone who supported us.”
Success for He Zhiwen, the win coming 30 years after what might be regarded
as his greatest Men’s Doubles success.
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