(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(by Steve Hopkins) Kanak Jha spread excitement through the building with his upset win in the first of the four Men’s Quarterfinal matches on Sunday.  Jha served beautifully, and his consistent rallies and shot-making made him the better player early in the match as he surprised Dang Qiu with three straight wins.  Qiu then fought […]

(by Steve Hopkins) Located in the heart of Greenwich, Connecticut, CRUSH Table Tennis operates out of a spacious 6,000 square foot facility that spans two floors. The club is easily accessible by public transportation and is open seven days a week, offering a welcoming environment for both recreational and competitive players. Whether you’re dropping in […]

(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Kanak Jha served beautifully, and his consistent rallies and shot-making made him the better player early in the match as Jha surprised Dang Qiu with three straight wins.  Dang Qiu, perhaps with an emotional let-down after defeating World No. 1 Lin Shidong as the underdog a day ago found himself […]

(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Leo De Nodrest entered the first Spokane WTT Feeder Series event (“Spokane 1”) as World No. 102 and the sixth seed, but he left holding the trophy.  Top seed Aditya Sareen lost in the Round of 16 to Yuhi Sakai.  Sakai had eliminated USA’s Jishan Liang in the Round of […]