Major upset! WTT China Grand Slam report: World champion eliminated, Hugo loses 3-4 to Chinese national team player

On October 4th Beijing time, the WTT China Grand Slam men's singles quarterfinals proceeded with a thrilling match just finished. Brazil’s Hugo, world number three, battled through seven sets but lost 3-4 to Chinese national team member Xiang Peng in a surprising upset, knocking Hugo out and delighting fans. This victory makes Xiang Peng the third player to reach the semifinals!

Hugo versus Xiang Peng. Hugo has shown strong form this season, winning the World Cup and finishing runner-up at the World Championships, establishing himself as the top rival to the Chinese team. Currently ranked third globally, he advanced steadily to the quarterfinals in this tournament. His opponent, Xiang Peng, ranked ninth worldwide, is a non-mainstay Chinese player with few career highlights. Facing Hugo, the pressure was immense, and whether he could cause an upset was uncertain—hoping for a miracle!

After the match started, Hugo quickly took the first game 11-3 with full force, delivering a strong warning to Xiang Peng. In the second game, Xiang Peng responded fiercely, also winning 11-3 to tie 1-1. Riding the momentum, Xiang Peng pulled ahead in the third game, winning 11-7 to take a 2-1 lead. The fourth game saw a fierce battle at the start, but Hugo regained control and won 11-6 to even the score 2-2. In the fifth game, Hugo expanded his lead, but Xiang Peng fought back hard though eventually lost 8-11, falling behind 2-3. The sixth game was a fierce fight, with Xiang Peng showing strong stamina to win 11-7, leveling at 3-3 and forcing a decider. In the seventh game, Hugo’s mindset faltered, and Xiang Peng seized the opportunity to attack aggressively, winning 11-6 and completing a stunning 4-3 comeback to eliminate Hugo and advance to the semifinals!

Xiang Peng played excellently in this match—very tough and resilient—overturning the biggest obstacle for the Chinese team’s championship hopes, making a huge contribution that thrilled everyone. It looks like the Chinese men's singles title is almost guaranteed now. Congratulations to the Chinese team, keep up the great work, and good luck!

Written by / Sports Novel

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