(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Sweden’s best, Truls Moregard, fought his way into the Final on home soil in Malmo, and faced off against World No. 1 Lin Shidong in what turned out to be an epic match. Starting here at 8-8 in the seventh game with an electric home crowd pulling for an emotional […]
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Heartbreak and Triumph – Van Emburgh Holds No. 1 Ranking in Spokane
(by Steve Hopkins) USA’s Jenson Van Emburgh showcased his skills at a pair of ITTF World Para Circuit tournaments in Spokane, Washington this month. Van Emburgh fell short in the first event, but won the second – turning heartbreak into triumph while solidifying his place as the World No. 1 ranked player in his Class. […]
WTT Youth Contender Mississauga – Canada and US Finish Strong
(by Steve Hopkins) Last week, Mississauga, Canada was host to a WTT Youth Contender Series event. The tournament players from all over the world with top seeds from Slovakia and Poland and Japan and Nigeria – but was a real showcase for Canadian players and select US players who were given this opportunity to play […]
World Rankings: Shidong Holds No. 1, Jha to 21
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) USA’s Kanak Jha jumped 10 spots to No. 21 on the strength of his performance last week in Yokohama. Jha was the only major mover in the Top 25. The other headline is the tightening between the first and second positions – as Lin Shidong and Wang Chuqin are now […]
Knee and Feet Direction on Forehand Shots
(By Larry Hodges) Stand up and walk across the room. Now look down at your knees and feet. They point forward, right? That’s how the human body evolved for walking. Alas, this doesn’t work for table tennis. If you stand with your knees and feet pointing forward, you’ll struggle to rotate the body properly on […]
Fireworks in Malmo – Another Upset for Kanak Jha
(by Steve Hopkins) A week after reaching the Semifinals of a WTT Champion Series event, USA’s Kanak Jha pulled off the biggest first day upset at the Europe Smash. Jha, currently World No. 31, upset World No. 17 Anders Lind. Jha, who appears to be playing the best table tennis of his life was twice […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Denver Table Tennis Alliance
(By Steve Hopkins) Denver Table Tennis Alliance features 8 butterfly tables, barriers, great lighting, and Gerflor rubber flooring. The great facility is combined with a friendly atmosphere to provide a great place where table tennis knowledge and experience are freely shared and available to all. With all these characteristics, the Denver Table Tennis Alliance are proud […]
Spokane Para Events
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Not to be lost amongst the news of two WTT Feeder Series events were a pair of Para events in Spokane. The ITTF World Para Future Series event was August 6-8, followed immediately by the ITTF World Para Elite Spokane. With a focus on American players, here are the results […]
Yokohama Review
(by Steve Hopkins) World No. 4 won, the Semifinals included an American, and a Chinese team member lost in nearly every round (Xue in R32, Shindong in R16, Peng in the Quarters, and Chuqin in the Finals) – and those were just the surprises on the Men’s side of the WTT Champions Series event in […]
Spokane II Review: Moyland Excels in Three Events
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) The WTT Feeder Spokane II wrapped up this week in Spokane, Washington and one of the high points for American fans was Sally Moytland’s three trips to the podium. Moyland didn’t win an event, but the 18 year old American star finished third in Women’s Singles, finished third in Women’s […]
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