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In a thrilling men's SH6 quarterfinal at the Paralympics, Brazilian para-badminton player Vitor Tavares triumphed over American Miles Krajewski 21-12, 10-21, 23-21 in a match that ended in a dramatic fashion. Both Tavares and Krajewski played out one of the most memorable match points in Paralympics.
Here's how the action unfolded
The game was intensely competitive from start to finish, with both athletes displaying remarkable skill. Coming to the incredible match point , Tavares, was leading the final set 22-21, prepared to serve for the match. Krajewski, determined to stay in the fight, launched a series of aggressive shots, trying to overpower Tavares. However, Tavares held his ground with impressive defensive play, forcing Krajewski into difficult positions on the court.
During the long rally, Tavares fired a powerful smash down the right side. Krajewski somehow managed to defend it, refusing to back down. He scrambled across the court to counter a delicate drop shot from Tavares but found himself on the ground. Even after falling twice during the rally, Krajewski showed incredible determination, quickly getting back up to continue fending off Tavares' attacks.
Tavares' persistence eventually paid off. He kept up the pressure with a series of cross-court smashes, which Krajewski miraculously returned multiple times. But Tavares ultimately outmaneuvered him with a subtle shift in tactics—a delicate drop shot that just cleared the net, catching Krajewski off guard. Despite his best efforts to reach the shuttle, Krajewski's return went wide, sealing a well-deserved victory for Tavares.
