Cabrillos stuns Paglangan via comeback win

Cabrillos roared back for a comefrom-behind victory after being down by two sets to reign supreme against Carlos Pagalangan, catching five thrilling sets 8-11, 7-11, 11-6, 11-9, 11-5 in the 2019 TabLe Tennis Singles.

Thirteen-year old Cabrillos snapped an astonishing play to set the tone for a win, creating this might at Santa Cruz National High School.

“Gihatag nako tanan bantog ko nadaog ug naa pud ko’y skills para maka-take advantage sa game,” said Cabrillos.

Cabrillos heaved beyond with 11 smashes, nine backhands, 12 topspins and six sidespins.

Meanwhile, Paglangan tallied 13 smashes and 17 sidespins.

Both players struggled to execute their offense in the first set as they opened the scoreline with alternating errors.

Paglangan unleashed solid attacks from both backhand and forehand to post an 11-8 first set win.

Opening a rousing start in the second set, Paglangan blew away four down the line attacks and three service aces to end the second set, 11-7.

Eager to turn the tides, Cabrillos bounced back in the third set with six sizzling smashes and five topspins posting an 11-6 triumph.

Sensing a sudden sweep if he will not change the tactics, Cabrillos erupted topspins and backspins to survive an 11-9 victory on the third set.

Cabrillos boasted up his confidence, banking seven service aces and blew down the line attack, forcing a deciding fifth and final set, 11-5.

Seeking to immerse himself victorious, Cabrillos blew away powerful smashes and zoomeddown the line attacks that outplayed his opponent.

Cabrillos will be qualified for the upcoming Zonal Meet on October 2019.