Despite troubled start Vladimir SIDORENKO justified his status

October 7, 2016
6:24 pm
Europe Youth Top-10

JOOLA European Youth Top 10 in Prague

The top seeded player in Cadet Boys Singles Event Vladimir SIDORENKO of Russia had a rough start today at the JOOLA European Youth Top 10 in Prague. He was stretched to full distance in the duel against his compatriot Maksim GREBNEV but it was not surprise since Maksim is highly seeded at position no. 4.

More as a surprise was the second round match against Jan VALENTA of Czech Republic. It also concluded in seven full games despite the fact that host nation representative is only ninth on the seeding. In third round SIDORENKO finally settled into less troubled rhythm and beat WANG Chenxi of Azerbaijan.

Bilal HAMACHE was in charge for the biggest upset in cadet category. He overcame his compatriots Vincent PICARD and Lilian BARDET before he succeeded against Carlo ROSSI of Italy.

Cadet Boys Event

Round 1

Vladimir SIDORENKO (Russia) – Maksim GREBNEV (Russia) 4:3 (11:8 3:11 9:11 11:8 5:11 11:9 11:8)

Truls MOREGARD (Sweden) – Jan VALENTA (Czech Republic) 4:0 (11:4 11:9 13:11 11:6)

Carlo ROSSI (Italy) – WANG Chenxi (Azerbaijan) 4:0 (11:8 11:6 11:6 11:6)

Lilian BARDET (France) – Maciej KOLODZIEJCZYK (Austria) 4:1 (11:8 8:11 11:5 119 11:7)

Vincent PICARD (France) – Bilal HAMACHE (France) 1:4 (14:16 6:11 8:11 11:8 5:11)

Round 2

Vladimir SIDORENKO (Russia) – Jan VALENTA (Czech Republic) 4:3 (10:12 8:11 11:9 11:4 9:11 11:6)

Truls MOREGARD (Sweden) – WANG Chenxi (Azerbaijan) 4:0 (11:5 11:6 11:3 12:10)

Carlo ROSSI (Italy) – Maciej KOLODZIEJCZYK (Austria) 1:4 (9:11 8:11 10:12 11:8 6:11)

Lilian BARDET (France) – Bilal HAMACHE (France) 3:4 (11:7 8:11 4:11 11:7 6;11 11:5 7:11)

Vincent PICARD (France) – Maksim GREBNEV (Russia) 2:4 (11:6 4:11 5:11 9:11 11:6 7:11)

Round 3

Vladimir SIDORENKO (Russia) – WANG Chenxi (Azerbaijan) 4:0 (11:8 11:7 11:6 11:3)

Truls MOREGARD (Sweden) – Maciej KOLODZIEJCZYK (Austria) 4:0 (11:5 11:7 11:7 11:7)

Carlo ROSSI (Italy) – Bilal HAMACHE (France) 2:4 (9:11 5:11 11:5 11:7 8:11 8:11)

Lilian BARDET (France) – Vincent PICARD 4:3 (France) (5:11 11:7 11:7 (;11 11:5 12:14 11:9 11:9)

Jan VALENTA (Czech Republic) – Maksim GREBNEV (Russia) 2:4 (10:12 5:11 11:7 7:11 11:8 10:12)

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