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ITTF Rankings: Lin Shidong Jumps into Top 10

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(by Steve Hopkins) China’s Lin Shidong is the biggest mover this week as he jumped up five spots into the Top 10.  Shidong leaped over Lin Gaoyuan (and Tomokazu Harimoto and Lin Yun-Ju and Patrick Franziska and Truls Moregard).  Shidong’s jump is based upon the strength of his win in Macao a week ago, and […]

Kanak Jha Among Elite in German League, Team Falters in German Cup

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(by Steve Hopkins) USA’s Kanak Jha has had an amazing start to the 2024/25 German League.  TTC Schwalbe Bergneustadt, Jha’s team, are currently in third position, ahead of many of the perennial favorites including Dusseldorf, Saarbrucken, and Ochsenhausen. FC Bayern Munich is currently in first, a squad that features Kirill Gerasimenko and Mattias Falck.  The other […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Orange County Table Tennis Academy

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(by Steve Hopkins) The Orange County Table Tennis Academy (OCTTA) features 10-15 tables, professional flooring, great lighting, plenty of space, and it is open daily from 9 am to 10 pm.  With more than 400 active players, it is the ideal facility to compete or learn.  OCTTA has a weekly Saturday evening Round Robin tournament […]

Lind Wins in Bulgaria

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Anders Lind dominated the draw at this week’s WTT Feeder Series event in Panagyurishte, Bulgaria.  Top seeded Steffen Mengel was upset in his first match, leaving Lind as the highest remaining seed.  Lind never looked back.  Wins of 3-1, 3-0, 3-0, 3-1, and 3-0 dotted Lind’s path to victory, with his […]

Lin Shidong Surprise Winner in Macao

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Lin Shidong entered the WTT Champions Macao as the 9th seed, but that did not deter him.  Shidong, World No. 13, topped Tomokazu Harimotor (World No. 8), Lin Yun-Ju (World No. 9), Wang Chuqin (World No. 1), and Dang Qiu (World No. 12) on his way to the title.  Of […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: North Texas Table Tennis

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(by Steve Hopkins) North Texas Table Tennis is a premier table tennis club operating three locations in Plano, Texas.  The club promotes excellence and sportsmanship in a safe and friendly environment. NTTTC also provides a wonderful facility for private and corporate functions and regularly hosts community-based tournaments, leagues, birthday parties, corporate events and charity events. […]

The Draws are out for WTT Champions Macao

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(by Steve Hopkins) The tour next turns its attention towards Macao where the WTT Champions Series event will be played this week.  The draws have been posted, and action will begin on Monday – there are no easy matches. Top seeded (and World No. 1) Wang Chuqin’s path to the Semifinals could include Patrick Franziska […]

Lin Shidong Wins in Almaty

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTFWorld) The WTT Contender series event this week was in Almaty, Kazakhstan and the top seeded Shidong (World No. 14) did not disappoint.  Shidong swept the titles, winning Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles – three events and three wins. In Men’s Singles, Shidong dropped a game to Aidos Kenzhigulov […]

Seidenfeld Secures Bronze – Solid Para Results for TeamUSA in Paris

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(by Steve Hopkins) Ian Seidenfeld fell today to Matteo Parenzan of Italy in their Semifinals match in Class 6.  Seidenfeld had a great run up until this point, but he fell behind early and never regained the momentum.  Parenzan won 11-7, 11-2, and 11-8, leaving Seidenfeld (and TeamUSA) with the Bronze medal. Our other two […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: New York Indoor Sports Club

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(by Steve Hopkins) With their large facility that features 17 tables, a pro shop, high ceilings, great lighting, and professional flooring, the New York Indoor Sports Club is an idea location for table tennis.  The NYISC has monthly 2-star sanctioned tournaments.  The facility also includes a 5,000 indoor soccer training space – providing a combined 15,000 […]

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