Beat Thai teenagers, beat Uzbekistan through the playoffs, Davis Cup Junior qualifying battle
world championship tennis tournament Asia/Oceania Zone Men’s youth team Model under 16 years old, “Davis Cup Junior 2023” in Chumkent Kazakhstan on May 11, enters the quarterfinals or the final 8 teams by the Thai youth team, consisting of “Pane” Pen Jarusorn, “Ang Pao” Poptham Sriwong and ” Winner” Thiraphat Khantivirawat, with “Coach Kung” Mr. Saranpong Borisitpong Is a trainer and Mr. Charan Chanthinmathon is a team trainer on the field to meet with the Uzbekistan team
The first pair, singles, second hand “Angpao” Poptham Sriwong, No. 1370 World Youth, entered the field with Abdulaziz Asmonjonov, World Youth No. 1876, who had to fight for 3 hours and 29 minutes before this match. where Popatham will be able to successfully win 2-1 sets after losing the first set 3-6 and the second set must meet 2 match points while the opponent leads 5-3, then the Thai striker tries to adjust the pace of play Focus on placing the ball accurately. Controlling the game better, chasing a 6-6 draw and tie-breaking after 4-6 before turning the situation back to win 7-6, tie-breaking 10-8. Less damage, more pressure on opponents, thus winning another 6-3, making Popatham win immediately 3-6, 7-6 (8) and 6-3.
On the single side, 1st hand “Penne” Pen Jarusorn, 1st hand, 000th hand, world youth, meets Zucrop Saidov, 1661th hand, world youth, in the first set, although Pen has cramps from the beginning of the set. and the body has accumulation of fatigue Makes the game quite close and holds up until the tiebreak But the Thai fighter was able to win 7-6 (7-4) and the second set still controlled his own game well, winning another 6-3, making this match a win for 2 sets in a row. Total 2 hours 14 minutes
Summary of the competition, the Thai team was able to defeat Uzbekistan 2-0 immediately (no doubles competition) through to the semi-finals, the last 4 teams met with the Japanese team on May 12, 2023, along with grabbing Tickets for World Tennis Championships Men’s youth team Model under 16 years old, “Davis Cup Junior 2023”, the final round of 16 teams in Spain, along with 3 other Asian teams that have entered the final 4 teams, namely Japan, Kazakhstan and South Korea.
“Coach Kung” Mr. Saranpong Burisuthipong The trainer of the Thai team said that he had to admit that in meeting Uzbekistan in this match. Thai fighters have to use a lot of energy. These 2 pairs, our team spent more than 5 hours beating each other and playing very tired. but would like to compliment both Popatham and Pen, who, despite being on the side face a heavy game Both of them fought with each other. Because this victory, in addition to making it through to the semi-finals It also means grabbing the Asian team’s quota to compete in the World Championship or the final round of the last 16 teams in the world. Made all the youngsters very determined and full of the competition.
“Meeting Japan semifinals Tell the youngsters to play comfortably, don’t rush too much, play according to their own style. Because in the past everyone has played well, and as for Penne’s symptoms, you have to ask to see again if your body is still tired, you may have to change to rest. However, you have to look at the symptoms before racing again. But no matter who competes now, I’m still confident in the form, everyone can play and fight against every team. Because the youngsters are very willing to fight, ”Coach Kung said.
