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Duda Takes Men’s Title in Biella

(by Steve Hopkins) Jonathan Groth, Sora Matsushima, and Chuang Chih-Yuan were the top seeds at the WTT Feeder Biella, but it was the fourth seed, Benedikt Duda, who claimed top honors at the last WTT Series Event of 2023. Top seed Groth fell to France’s Adrien Rassenfosse in the Round of 16.  In the tumultuous […]

Pan Am Gold for Jenson Van Emburgh

(by Steve Hopkins) Earlier this week, we took a few moments to catch up with Jenson Van Emburgh.  If you don’t know, in the world of Paralympic table tennis, Jenson is one of the best known players.  He’s an exceptional American talent consistently winning medals at major events on the international stage. (Q1) Focusing on […]

China, Korea, Japan Top 3 in Mixed Teams

(by Steve Hopkins) The ITTF Mixed Team World Cup finished today in Chengdu, China.  There is no surprise that China won the event in dominating fashion with 56 games won and 10 games lost.  The scoring in this event is unique, with five matches played in a particular order with each match three games only.  […]

2023 US Open Preview

(by Steve Hopkins) The 2023 US Open Table Tennis Championships will begin next weekend in Ontario, California.  This signature American event will include 1012 players taking part in 118 events with the truly open title events at the top (Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles), age events from from U11 up […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Washington DC Table Tennis Center

(by Steve Hopkins) With three league nights each week, open play, tournaments, camps for kids and adults and coaching opportunities, Washington DC Table Tennis Center something for everyone.  The 5,000 square foot dedicated table tennis facility has 10 professional Butterfly tables and 2 robots on wood flooring.  In addition, there is a lounge with chairs, […]

Mixed Team World Cup: USA 1-2, Puerto Rico Upsets Hong Kong

(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) TeamUSA had solid showings in their losses to Romania and France.  Both teams were seeded higher, and the scores were 8-5 (with TeamUSA reaching fifth match).  TeamUSA also topped Australia 8-0, so after the first day, the Americans are 1-2 with Japan left to play. Puerto Rico had a big […]

Mixed Team World Cup: TeamUSA 0-1 in Early Group Action

(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) TeamUSA fell in their opening match against Romania, in early action at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Sichuan Gymnasium in Chengdu, China.  With a unique scoring system where there are five matches and each pairing plays three games only.  The first team to score 8 points wins – […]

Gold Rush and Blasters Atop MLTT Standings

(by Steve Hopkins) With all teams having played 13 matches, its Carolina Gold Rush in first place in the East, and the Bay Area Blasters in first in the West.  Each team is two wins ahead of the closest competitor.  The Carolina Gold Rush are 11-2 and second place in the East is the Florida […]

World Youth Championships: Shidong, Kuai, and Ojio Secure Three Titles Each

(by Steve Hopkins) The ITTF World Youth Championships finished this week in Nova Gorica, Slovenia.  The Boys U19 title went to Lin Shidong – at the end of a dominant performance including five wins.  Shidong was a strong favorite in the tournament, as he has already risen to No. 9 in the adult rankings.  Lin […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Spin & Smash

(by Steve Hopkins) Central Ohio is home to Spin & Smash.  Its a table tennis club that is part ping pong social club and part table tennis training center.  The club is open every day – at least 12 hours every day except for Sunday (which is open with shorter hours).  In addition to regular club events, […]

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