In the quarterfinals, this Monday, the Brazilian couple will face the Mexicans Rogelio Castro and Arantxa Cossio
The best table tennis player on the continent and number three in the world ranking, the Brazilian Ugo Calderano debuted this Sunday at the Pan American Games in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. Him and his girlfriend, Bruna Takahashibeat the Argentinians Lorenzo Santiago and Camila Arguelles 3-0 (11/6, 11/8 and 11/8).
In the quarterfinals this Monday, the Brazilian pair will face the Mexicans Rogelio Castro and Arantxa Cossio, who beat the Canadians Edward Ly and Mo Zhang 3-1 (8/11, 14/12, 11/9 and 13/11). Also this Monday Calderano makes his debut in the singles competition. He faces Diego Orantes, of El Salvador, who is only 491st in the world.
Favorite for the title, Calderano plays to try to maintain dominance at the Pan American Championships. He was a five-time singles champion of the event (2017, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024). In addition to Calderano and Bruna, Brazil is represented by Giulia Takahashi, Laura Watanabe, Victoria Strassburger, Leonardo Iizuka, Guilherme Teodoro and Felipe Doti.
The competition in Rock Hill will last until Sunday, when the finals for the women’s and men’s teams will take place. The women’s and men’s singles decisions are scheduled for Wednesday.
Source: Terra
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