Alerts Issued for Borussia Dusseldorf Originating from Singapore

Borussia, the German table tennis powerhouse, finds themselves in a challenging position ahead of the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Alliance Nimes/Montpellier TT from France. The away leg was won by Düsseldorf with a 3:0 score, putting pressure on Borussia to secure at least two wins in the return leg to reach the Final Four.

The spotlight will be on Dang Qiu, Borussia's top player with a world ranking of 10, who had a mixed performance at the Singapore Smash tournament. Qiu defeated Kanak Jha 3:0 in the first round but lost to Hugo Calderano 1:3 in the round of 16. He also lost to Alexis Lebrun, one of the Lebrun brothers who will be representing Alliance Nimes/Montpellier TT, with a score of 2:4.

However, Qiu remains optimistic, calling his journey in the Singapore tournament a good start to the year and expressing determination to change his quarter-final loss. He believes he can overcome Alexis Lebrun in their next match, as their Singapore match was a close game with Qiu having chances to win.

The Lebrun brothers, currently the number one doubles in the world rankings, demonstrated their skill at the Singapore Smash tournament. They defeated Qiu and his partner in doubles, with a score of 0:3. Their performance serves as a warning for Borussia, especially considering that they will face immense pressure in the Champions League quarter-final, aiming to secure at least a 3:1 victory to reach the semi-finals.

The return leg will take place on February 16 at the Arag Center Court on Staufenplatz. Borussia will need to put in a strong performance to overcome the Lebrun brothers and secure their place in the Final Four.

Meanwhile, Anton Källberg, another Borussia player with a world ranking of 16, performed well in the Singapore tournament. He defeated Izaak Quek (WR 82) and Maharu Yoshimura (WR 37) before losing to world number one Wang Chuqin. His performance offers no cause for despair for Borussia, as he lost to a formidable opponent.

Duda, another member of Borussia, lost the Singapore quarter-final and admitted that it was not a good game for him. He is currently off his usual rhythm due to becoming a father four weeks ago and not sleeping well.

In conclusion, Borussia faces a tough challenge in the Champions League quarter-final against the Lebrun brothers. However, with determination and strong performances, they have a chance to secure their place in the Final Four.