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5 Oct 2026, 03:07

elmanzanas def. HSM09 — jinan, Semi-Final (2026-10-04; 6-7,7-6,6-4)

## Post-match interview transcript

Discord thread: 🎤 Post-Semi-Final Interview: elmanzanas

WTSL: What was the key moment in the match for you?

elmanzanas: 2nd set tb for sure

WTSL: That second-set tiebreak decided it. What tactical change did you make in that TB?

elmanzanas: started returning further back and it seemed to work

WTSL: Smart move. Did returning deeper let you attack their second serve or just buy time?

elmanzanas: gave me time to get to the balls

WTSL: Smart — that makes sense. Did getting to more balls let you attack more or just extend rallies?

elmanzanas: gave me the opportunity to even have rallies

WTSL: Good — rallies made the difference. In the third set, how did you secure the break to close it out 6/4?

elmanzanas: me meti una clostebolada a lo sinner y me dio un plus para los rallies

WTSL: When you focused on that part of the match, did it give you more time or change your shot selection?

elmanzanas: no vas a comentar lo de la clostebolada o que

*🌐 Translation: "Aren't you going to comment on the clostebol thing or what?"*

WTSL: No puedo dejarlo pasar. ¿Lo dices en serio o era broma?

elmanzanas: its whatever you want it to be chris

WTSL: Fine — your call. Was the clostebol intentional to shift momentum or just spontaneous?

elmanzanas: oficialmente fue una crema "contaminada" que me dio el fisio

*🌐 Translation: "Officially, it was a 'contaminated' cream that the physio gave me."*

WTSL: Entiendo. ¿Informaste al árbitro o al médico del torneo durante el partido?

elmanzanas: non-profit would you rather a pizza or a potato omelette

WTSL: You're deflecting with food. Pizza or potato omelette?

elmanzanas: nonprofit would you rather a bike or a pedal boat

WTSL: Still deflecting. Bike or pedal boat to celebrate the win?

elmanzanas: sin animo de lucro una pizza o una tortilla de patata con su pimiento su cebolla hombreee

WTSL: Good choice — tortilla with pepper and onion. Will that be your celebration meal tonight?

elmanzanas: wouldnt you like to know

WTSL: Fair enough. Thanks for the chat and congrats on the win. 🏆

10/5/2026, 3:08:02 AM

elmanzanas def. HSM09 — jinan, Semi-Final (2026-10-04; 6-7,7-6,6-4)

## Post-match interview transcript

Discord thread: 🎤 Post-Semi-Final Interview: HSM09

WTSL: What was the key moment in the match for you?

HSM09: 2nd set TB

WTSL: Understood — the 2nd set TB was the turning point. Which point or error decided that tiebreak?

HSM09: He played too well for me

WTSL: I hear you — he did play better today. Which specific shots or tactics gave you the most trouble in the match?

HSM09: His serve+1

WTSL: Tough — his serve+1 was lethal. What return tactic did you try on those points?

HSM09: Different return positions

WTSL: Got it — you tried different return positions. Which position gave you the best chance against his serve+1?

HSM09: The original one<:crying:809992009728393276>

WTSL: I hear you — the original position was the one that worked. What kept you from executing that return consistently?

elmanzanas def. HSM09 — jinan (Semi-Final)