After the winning double round, player-coach Iztok Utrosa also had a mischievous smile on his face. Currently, the team is succeeding in everything. In the first seven rounds of the NLA Championship, Uzwil won six games and lost only one game against leaders Lausanne. Iztok Utrosa’s conclusion is also positive. “We weren’t expected to come second with so many juniors.” The reasons for the increase in the height of Uzwil are different. But the most important part of the construction is agreement in the group. The feeling is very good, check the different team members together.
Competitive advantage through Uzwill
And this has a playful effect. While Uzwil’s side often struggled in the competition last season, they are winning most of the close games this season. This is on Saturday in Brig. In the men’s singles, Viktor Svendsen had his back against the wall as he turned the game around furiously and won in five straight games. A similar scenario was repeated in the men’s doubles where Durkinjak/Panza turned the tables in the last minute. A day later, the home game against Argovia was less encouraging. Unsurprisingly, Uzwil impressed with a strong and balanced team performance, winning crucial games.
Who stands out?
However, some players in the Uzwill ensemble deserve special mention. There is new signing Viktor Svendsen who has impressed the team in the first half of the season. In the first men’s singles matches, the Dane won all the games. He also showed a strong performance in men’s doubles competition. “It’s the most amazing thing about the Uzwil team,” Iztok sums up Utrosa. “The two new additions, Svendsen and Tabeling, have brought new motivation to the team.” From the group of young domestic players, 18-year-old Lino Panza stands out in his performance. In a very short time, the young talent found his feet in the top Swiss league and attracted attention with a strong performance in the men’s doubles competition. He won five of seven games. Milena Schnider and Cheryl Seinen are convincing among the women. Together, they are probably one of the strongest women in the league and have proven it so far with impressive performances.
Results | Brig vs. Uzwil 3:5
Men’s Singles 1: Claerbout vs. Svendsen 11:13, 11:7, 11:2, 10:12, 10:12
Men’s Singles 2: P. Zibinden vs. Tappeiner 11:8, 11:4, 11:1
Men’s Singles 3: Waldenberger Eutrosa 12:10, 11:7, 11:7
Women’s Singles: Fankhauser vs. Schneider 1:11, 2:11, 2:11
Men’s Doubles 1: Ross/A.Zbinden vs. Svendsen/Utrosa 11:13, 11:7, 9:11, 8:11
Men’s Doubles 2: Claerbout/P.Zbinden vs. Durkinjak/Panza 11:4, 10:12, 11:8, 9:11, 9:11
Women’s Doubles: Muller/Fankhauser vs. Schneider/Seinen 11:6, 9:11, 9:11, 6:11
Mixed doubles Muller/Rossi Jan/Durkinjak 7:11, 11:8, 11:7, 11:5
Result | Uzwil vs Argovia 5:3
Men’s Singles 1: Svendsen With Qur’an 11:8, 11:8, 11:3
Men’s Singles 2: Tappeiner vs. Crips 6:11, 9:11, 1:11
Men’s Singles 3: Utrosa Kirkmyre 11:8, 11:7, 8:11, 11:6
Fraueneinzel: Schneider vs. Straussack 11:8, 11:6, 11:5
Men’s Doubles 1: Svendsen/Utrosa vs. Rutama/Kunzi 11:6, 6:11, 5:11, 9:11
Men’s Doubles 2: Panza/Durkinjak vs. Orteau/Crapez 12:10, 9:11, 11:9, 11:8
Women’s Doubles; Schneider/Seinen vs Straussack/Mair 11:0, 8:11, 11:2, 11:5
Mixed Doppel: Jann/Durkinjak vs. Mair/Orteu 11:9, 9:11, 11:13, 6:11