Takahashi sisters lose in the round of 16

Brazilian sisters Bruna Takahashi and Giulia Takahashi lost to the Chilean Sofia Vega and Valentina Rios for the round of 16 of the Star Star Contender Foz do Iguaçu, on Thursday (31), 3 sets to 2.

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1º SET

The Takahash sisters started the departure impeccably. Imposing a strong pace with accurate attacks, they completely dominated the first partial and closed with a quiet score of 11 to 6, dropping ahead in the game.

2º SET

The second set was much more balanced and marked the reaction of the Chileans. The dispute was point to point until the end, but Ortega and Vega were more efficient at crucial times and, in a tight end, won 12 to 10 to draw the match.

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3º SET

Packed by the previous victory, the Chileans came back more confident. They managed to take the lead for the first time and, in another very disputed partial, remained ahead to close in 11 to 9, turning the game to 2-1.

4º SET

Showing great reaction power, Bruna and Giulia Takahashi did not fall out. The Brazilian duo resumed control, returned to play aggressively and dominated the fourth set, as at the beginning of the game. With a score of 11 to 6, they tied the confrontation 2-2 and forced the exciting decisive set.

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5º SET

The final set was an epic and dramatic battle. The lead has alternated, with amazing ball exchanges and chances for both sides. The dispute extended far beyond the 11 points and, in an exciting ending, the Chileans took the best, winning by a score of 17 to 15 to close the match in 3 sets to 2.

Calderano and Takahashi dominate Chilean duo and advance in the Foz do Iguaçu Wtt

Brazilians Hugo Calderano and Bruna Takahashi beat Chileans Alfonso Olave and Sofia Vega, by the round of 16 of the Star Contender Foz do Iguaçu, this Thursday (31), 3 sets at 0 (11/8, 11/8 and 11/7). The couple now expect the winner of the confrontation between Indians Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade against Oh Junsung, South Korea, and Miyu Nagasaki, from Japan.

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