Table Tennis: Montenegro's Competitive Performance
Montenegro demonstrated its presence in the international table tennis arena, fielding athletes who competed across both individual and team categories. The delegation's entry was highlighted by strategic qualifications and competitive matches against global opponents.
Key Facts
- Filip Radović qualified for the competition via World Ranking allocation.
- Montenegro competed in the Individual C10 and Team C9-10 events.
- Filip Radović reached the semifinals of the Individual C10 event.
- The Montenegrin team faced Nigeria in the Team C9-10 competition.
Individual C10 Competition
The Individual C10 category saw a strong showing from Montenegro. Filip Radović navigated through the early stages of the tournament with a series of decisive victories. He began his campaign by defeating Coughlan of Australia 3-1, followed by a hard-fought 3-2 win over Lian H of China.
Radović continued his momentum in the Round of 16, where he secured a clean 3-0 victory against Olufemi of Nigeria, allowing him to advance as the top seed (1 Q) from his group. In the quarterfinals, he defeated Gardos of Austria 3-1. His run eventually concluded in the semifinals after a 1-3 loss to Chojnowski of Poland.
Luka Bakić also competed in the Individual C10 event. Despite an initial 0-3 loss to Jacobs of Indonesia, Bakić bounced back with a 3-0 win over Ruiz Reyes of Spain to qualify as the second seed (2 Q). However, his journey ended in the subsequent round following a 0-3 defeat against Chojnowski of Poland.
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In addition to the individual matches, Montenegro entered the Team C9-10 event, featuring both Filip Radović and Luka Bakić. The team received a bye during the initial phase of the competition, advancing them directly to the next stage.
The team's progress was halted during their matchup against Nigeria, where they suffered a 0-2 defeat and did not advance further in the tournament.
Performance Summary
The following table provides a detailed overview of the results achieved by the Montenegrin athletes.
| Athlete(s) | Event | Best Stage Reached | Final Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Radović | Individual C10 | Semifinals | Lost to Chojnowski (POL) 1-3 |
| Luka Bakić | Individual C10 | Round of 16/Quarterfinals | Lost to Chojnowski (POL) 0-3 |
| Radović & Bakić | Team C9-10 | Round of 16 | Lost to Nigeria (NGR) 0-2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Filip Radović qualify for the competition?
Filip Radović earned his place in the competition through World Ranking allocation.
Who was the most successful Montenegrin athlete in the Individual C10 event?
Filip Radović was the most successful, advancing through the group stage, Round of 16, and quarterfinals to reach the semifinals.
Which opponent defeated both Filip Radović and Luka Bakić?
Chojnowski of Poland defeated both athletes in the Individual C10 event.
What happened to the Montenegrin team in the C9-10 event?
After receiving a bye, the team consisting of Filip Radović and Luka Bakić lost 0-2 to Nigeria and did not advance.
What was Luka Bakić's record in the group stage of the Individual C10?
Luka Bakić had one loss (0-3 against Jacobs) and one win (3-0 against Ruiz Reyes), qualifying as the second seed (2 Q).