Surprise triumphs and qualification drama unfold at WTT Contender Muscat 2023
Posted : 11 October 2023
The Sultan Qaboos Sport Complex witnessed three days of intense qualifying action from October 8th to 10th, leading to the announcement of the complete main draw line-up for WTT Contender Muscat 2023. Notable players like Giorgia Piccolin and Cedric Meissner successfully secured their spots in the main draw.
In the Women's Singles qualifying, Giorgia Piccolin, ranked 123rd in the world, faced tough competition as only eight round of 32 places were available. She began her journey with a 3-1 victory over Katerina Tomanovska.
Needing one more win to enter the main draw, she confronted Barbora Balazova, the top-ranked player in the draw. Piccolin delivered a stunning performance, defeating Balazova in four games (11-6, 11-7, 7-11, 11-9) and earning her place in the main draw.
On the Men's Singles side, Cedric Meissner became the center of attention with his surprising run during the qualifying rounds. Initially ranked 14th among the qualifying entries, the 23-year-old left-hander displayed great character. He started by defeating former World No.28 Ho Kwan Kit 3-1 (12-10, 14-12, 5-11, 11-7).
Meissner's remarkable journey continued in the final round of qualifying, where he made an incredible comeback against Noshad Alamiyan, the No.2-ranked qualifying entry, winning 3-2 (9-11, 11-8, 11-9, 9-11, 12-10).
In another thrilling match, Tiago Apolonia overcame a challenging situation, fighting back from being two games down to defeat Lilian Bardet (6-11, 4-11, 11-9, 12-10, 11-6) and secure his place in the main draw. These remarkable performances added excitement to the qualification rounds for WTT Contender Muscat 2023.
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