European Championships | 18 Oct 2016

PATTANTYUS succeeded in tough opening

LIEBHERR 2016 ITTF European Championships

 

The leading name in the men’s team of Hungary at the LIEBHERR 2016 ITTF European Championships Adam PATTANTYUS had a rough start against Omri BEN ARI of Israel in the opening round of the Men’s Singles Event. Eventually he had won in six games.

 

“We met for a first time, but I studied and analyzed his game. Still, I did some mistakes at the beginning. I went back because I expected he would play differently on his spins. I had to move much more then I planed. I did not “feel“ the distance correctly. The service game was a problem for me at the beginning, but when I started to feel the ball it got better. “

 

Adam was two games to three in reverse before he managed to recover.

 

“I managed to regain mu focus. I visualized the problem, correct it in my mind and tried to do it better.”

 

Asked about his goal in Budapest PATTANTYUS said.

 

“Let’s go one step in the time. First I want to finish the Group stage successfully. If I reach into Round of 32 it will be good achievement, but if I managed to reach the Round of 16 it will be big success.”

 

Adam said he is very happy to play in front “his” crowd.

 

“It is a good feeling and when I hear “C’mon” from the stands, coming from the kids it is great inspiration for me. It helps me clear my mind and ease the pressure.”