Fourth national title for ŠIRUČEK first one for BLAŠKOVÁ

Havířov hosted the Czech National Championships of men and women. Pavel ŠIRUČEK and Zdena BLAŠKOVÁ clinched gold in their respective Men’s and Women’s Singles Event. And on top of that both of them triumphed in the doubles as well.

The final day brought one big surprise when Zdena BLAŠKOVÁ knocked out the Czech number one Hana MATELOVÁ in the semifinal after winning 4:3. The same result determined the final. BLAŠKOVÁ fought against Kateřina TOMANOVSKÁ just like last year in Kutná Hora. And this time BLAŠKOVÁ took revenge.

„I thought about that duel at the last National Championship. I had a 3:1 lead back then but blew it in the end. That’s why I’m super happy that I could finish it off this time “ said BLAŠKOVÁ after the game.

She beat Hana MATELOVÁ in the semifinal.

„That’s so valuable. Everything clicked for me in Havířov. The luck the form and mental well-being. There were a lot of fans and I enjoyed huge support from my family here. That helped me as well “ added BLAŠKOVÁ.

Lubomír JANČAŘÍK was also eyeing his first-ever title. But he met brilliantly performing Pavel ŠIRUČEK in the final. ŠIRUČEK won 4:1 and grabbed his fourth national championship in singles.

„I have to say I played even better than I thought I could. At times I was even stunned by my game. I timed my form perfectly for the tournament and that lasted until the end “ said ŠIRUČEK.

Pavel ŠIRUČEK and Jiří MARTINKO won the men’s doubles Zdena BLAŠKOVÁ and Kateřina TOMANOVSKÁ dominated the women’s competition. Tomáš POLANSKÝ and Iva Medlová ČEČOTKA took the gold in the mixed doubles.

 

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