Table Tennis
Timo Boll in seventh heaven, Petrissa Solja hits eights
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Sunday, 09 February 2020 10:42
Victory for Timo Boll means that in the tournament which first saw the light of day in 1971 in Zadar, he equals the record of Sweden’s Jan-Ove Waldner; he won on seven occasions between 1984 in Bratislava and 1996 Charleroi. Imposingly through to the semi-finals in some style; the now 38 year old continued his good form on the concluding…
Responding to big time, Darko Jorgic a revelation
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Sunday, 09 February 2020 12:26
However, did not a breath of fresh air blow through the Salle Omnisport du Pierrier? Making his debut in the tournament with long and rich history, unquestionably 21 year old Darko Jorgic was the young man to steal the limelight; the no.14 seed, he more than exceeded expectations. Round One: beat Vladimir Samsonov (Belarus) 8-11,11-4, 11-9, 11-7, 12-10 Quarter-Final: beat…
Six times champion on course but celebrated names knocked off course
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Saturday, 08 February 2020 16:12
In the men’s event, illness forced Dimitrij Ovtcharov, the no.2 seed and defending champion, to withdraw; the exit provided an opportunity for Croatia’s Tomislav Pucar; the no.11 seed, he seized his chance. He beat Portugal’s Marcos Freitas, the no.7 seed and winner in 2014 in Lausanne (4-11, 11-9, 7-11, 11-6, 16-14, 14-12) At the semi-final stage, Tomislav Pucar meets Darko…
Brian Afanador exits but pride of Puerto Rico
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Saturday, 08 February 2020 17:18
The outcome was not as the 3,000 massed ranks of Puerto Rican supporters may have wished but no-one could have anything but respect and pride for Brian Afanador; the standing ovation he achieved in defeat underlined the supreme effort made. Equally, the performance of Marcelo Aguirre was respected. Quite simply the locals had enjoyed a superb sporting occasion. Made better…
Top names progress, semi-final places reserved
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Saturday, 08 February 2020 18:19
However, there were close calls, the men’s singles event providing the drama. In the opening match of the day, Brazil’s Gustavo Tsuboi, the no.3 seed, was extended the full seven games distance by Ecuador’s Alberto Miño, the no.7 seed (11-6, 10-12, 2-11, 11-9, 8-11, 11-9, 11-6); as the day came to a conclusion the contest between Paraguay’s Marcelo Aguirre, the…
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Saturday, 08 February 2020 08:13
Champions depart; first round exits for Samsonov and Szocs, illness ends Ovtcharov’s hopes
Saturday, 08 February 2020 12:19
Series of finals continues, value of classic defensive skills
Saturday, 08 February 2020 12:33
Kirill Gerassimenko and Honoka Hashimoto win in Granada
Friday, 07 February 2020 16:10
Fascination of table tennis, women’s last four proves point
Friday, 07 February 2020 16:23
Shan Xiaona shines, German hopes very much alive
Friday, 07 February 2020 18:46
Horacio Cifuentes on fire, electric performance
Friday, 07 February 2020 19:34
Status justified top eight reach quarter-finals
Friday, 07 February 2020 14:04
Defending champions needing to set the record straight
Thursday, 06 February 2020 23:34
Player of the Month: January 2020
Thursday, 06 February 2020 18:32
Benedikt Duda remains on course, Nina Mittelham departs
Thursday, 06 February 2020 19:53
Full day starts proceedings, eyes focus on Brian Afanador and Adriana Diaz
Thursday, 06 February 2020 18:18
Keeping cool , Rares Sipos
Thursday, 06 February 2020 15:14
ITTF calls for support to China against Coronavirus
Thursday, 06 February 2020 06:01
Busy time in Asia, regional Hopes activities in full swing
Thursday, 06 February 2020 08:27
Matching the greatest of all, task for Timo Boll
Wednesday, 05 February 2020 15:58
Maximum for Maksim, Russian teenager from strength to strength
Wednesday, 05 February 2020 17:57
Upsets plentiful, main draw complete
Wednesday, 05 February 2020 19:02
Titles defended but champions face major opposition in high quality field
Tuesday, 04 February 2020 14:14
Seizing opportunities, upsetting the odds, main draw places booked
Tuesday, 04 February 2020 12:56
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