Site Products

WTT Ljubljiana: World No. 1 on the Line in Slovenia Final

(by Steve Hopkins)

With seven of the World’s Top 10 present, the WTT Star Contender in Ljubljana Slovenia has provided high quality action.  And while there is little surprise that World No. 1 and No. 2 will face off in the Final – the order those players on Sunday is a bit of a surprise as Wang Chuqin overtook Fan Zhendong for the No. 1 position in the latest rankings that were released on Tuesday – and in order for Chuqin to keep that position he will have to defeat Zhendong on Sunday (as the winner will gain enough points to hold the first position).

Further down the rankings, the results have been more interesting.  World No. 3 Ma Long lost to the red-hot Zhou Qihao.  World No. 4 Harimoto fell to Shunsuke Togami – with two-time Japan champion Togami being one of the few players outside of the World top 10 that gives Harimoto a hard time.   Like Chuqin and Zhendong, Calderano had a solid showing with wins over Karlsson, Seungmin, and Togami before falling to Fan Zhendong in the Semifinals.

France’s Lebrun brothers continue to make waves.  A week ago, they finished first and third in the European Games.  This week, Alexis Lebrun reached the Round of 16 before falling to Truls Moregard, and Felix Lebrun took out Darko Jorgic before falling 2-3 to Zhou Qihao.  Another big upset went to Quadri Aruna who reached the Quarterfinals by defeating Lin Yun Ju.  Quadri fell in the Quarters to Zhendong.

The big Final is set for Sunday.  The winner in Slovenia will be Number 1 when the rankings come out on Tuesday.

Visit ButterflyOnline.com for the latest table tennis news and results

Latest News

Drop Shot!

June 6, 2025
Backhand drop shot from short Backhand to short wide Backhand Fethomania Session 4 / Drill 4 https://youtube.com/shorts/OU_utl5rEUs All… Read More

Road To The World Cup: United By Excellence And Commitment Butterfly

June 4, 2025
(by: Edgardo Vázquez /Puerto Rico National Coach) We completed a high-level training camp in Spain as part of… Read More

My Debut As A National Coach At A World Championship

June 4, 2025
(by: Edgardo Vázquez /Puerto Rico National Coach ) There are moments in life that profoundly mark one’s professional… Read More

Get Your Nose Closer to the Ball!?

June 4, 2025
Backhand drop shot from short Backhand to short wide Forehand Fethomania Session 4 / Drill 3 https://youtube.com/shorts/HjilaMGKK20 All… Read More

Showing Frustration or Confidence

June 2, 2025
(By Larry Hodges) This is a simple tip. Do you think you have a better chance of winning… Read More

Use a Soft Touch to Play Short

June 2, 2025
Forehand drop shot from short Forehand to short wide Backhand Fethomania Session 4 / Drill 2 https://youtube.com/shorts/0pyoaMn0UU8 All… Read More

MLTT Team Feature: Carolina Gold Rush

June 2, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The Carolina Gold Rush hope to strike gold a second time, having won the 2025… Read More

WAB CLUB FEATURE: BAPPA Table Tennis

June 1, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The website for BAPPA Table Tennis opens with “Fast, Fun & Fierce”.  The club offers… Read More
View All News

Get the latest from Butterfly

Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more.