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WTT Contender Rio de Janeiro 2023: Lubomir Pistej defeats Horacio Cifeuntes 3-1

Posted : 09 August 2023
Lubomir Pistej showcased his clutch performance at WTT Contender Rio de Janeiro 2023, securing a significant victory over Horacio Cifeuntes. Pistej advanced to the third round of Men's Singles qualifying with a 3-1 win (11-8, 8-11, 11-7, 11-9) against the Argentine opponent.
 
Despite being ranked World No.61, compared to Cifeuntes' No.87 ranking, Pistej was not favored to win the match. Their history dates back to 2018 when Cifeuntes defeated Pistej in straight games. The head-to-head record was 3:0 in favor of Horacio before their encounter in Rio.
 
Motivated by a recent loss to Cifeuntes' doubles partner and teammate Gaston Alto in the qualifiers, Pistej approached the match with determination and a desire for revenge. He expressed his happiness after the victory: "I feel very happy because although Horacio is lower in the ranking, we have played three times and I have never beaten him. In Lima, I lost against Gaston Alto, also from Argentina, so it was like revenge."
 
Lubomir Pistej has been consistently improving throughout 2023. Starting the year outside the Top 100, the Slovakian player has demonstrated remarkable progress in the WTT Series. His form remained sharp in WTT Contender Rio de Janeiro. Pistej's optimism was evident: "Today I had the feeling that I could win, and this victory makes me really happy. Now I need to rest a bit and tomorrow give my best again."
 
Having achieved this victory, the dynamic and spirited Pistej is on the verge of a new milestone. Currently ranked No.61, the 39-year-old is approaching his career-high ranking of No.52. The possibility of reaching the Top 50 is well within his grasp by the end of the year.
 
As Pistej enjoys his time in Rio, he contemplates the potential for a ranking rise during this tournament. "I am returning to Rio after many years. After the tournament, I will stay a couple of days to enjoy the city too."
 
However, before he can fully indulge in the sights of Rio, Pistej has another task on the table. His upcoming challenge in the qualifiers is against Yang Tzu-Yi. The winner of this match will secure a spot in the main draw, keeping Pistej's journey in the competition alive.
 

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