Darko Jorgić

Darko Jorgić (born 30 July 1998 in Hrastnik) is a Slovenian table tennis player.[1]

He represented his country at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Career

2021

Jorgic upset Liam Pitchford in a tight 4-2 match (last four games were all decided by two points) in the round of 32 in the men's singles event at the Tokyo Olympics.[2] In the round of 16, Jorgic pulled off the biggest upset of the tournament as he defeated Tomokazu Harimoto to advance into the quarter-finals.[3]

Overview of titles and successes

Singles
  • Europe Top-16 winner (2022) [4]

Playing Style

Jorgic has a unique serve as he likes to serve with his backhand from the far forehand corner. This allows him to give wide angles to his opponent's short forehand and sets up his big backhand for the third ball.[3]

References
  1. "Table Tennis JORGIC Darko - Tokyo 2020 Olympics". Retrieved 2021-07-25.
  2. "Olympics Day 3 Results: Lily Zhang Slow Spins Past Offiong Edem". edgesandnets.com. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
  3. "Full Recap: Darko Jorgic Ekes Out Tomokazu Harimoto 4-3". edgesandnets.com. 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  4. "Slovenia Darko Jorgic wins Europe Top-16 and becomes WR #12". TTCrunch.com. TTCrunch.


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