In the Round of 16 of the Europe Cup Men, ASC Grünwettersbach and Postsportverein Mühlhausen 1951 e.V. justified their opening-leg victories and sealed their places in the next stage. ASC Grünwettersbach overcame SPG Felbermayr Wels in four matches—one fewer than the five required in Austria. Andreas LEVENKO, who had secured both points in the first leg, was absent this time, making the task slightly easier for Leo DE NODREST, Guilherme TEODORO, and Ricardo WALTHER. TEODORO was the only player from the German club to suffer defeat, losing to Felix WETZEL. “We’re happy to reach the quarterfinals of the Europe Cup by winning both matches. The team did a great job, and we hope to keep this momentum going in the next round!” said Leo DE NODREST. Similarly, Postsportverein Mühlhausen 1951 e.V. overcame LILLE MÉTROPOLE T.T. After dropping one point in the opening leg, the German club dominated at home, preventing the French side from winning a single match. Ovidiu IONESCU faced some pressure against Fabio RAKOTOARIMANANA, but Steffen MENGEL and Daniel HABESOHN secured straight-game victories over Romain BRARD and Vincent RASSELET to complete the sweep. “We already had a victory from the first leg, and Lille was not here with their strongest lineup. So, we expected to win the match today. Now, we are looking forward to the quarterfinals, and we will do our best to win that as well,” said Daniel HABESOHN. Round of 16 ASC Grünwettersbach – SPG Felbermayr Wels 3-1 Opening leg SPG Felbermayr Wels – ASC Grünwettersbach 2-3 Postsportverein Mühlhausen 1951 e.V. -LILLE METROPOLE T.T 3-0 Opening leg LILLE METROPOLE T.T – Postsportverein Mühlhausen 1951 e.V. 1-3
SAINT-QUENTIN TT Completes Stunning Comeback to Reach Champions League Semifinals
In the quarterfinals of the Champions League Women, SAINT-QUENTIN TT advanced to the next stage after overcoming a 0-3 defeat in the opening leg. LINZ AG Froschberg, previously unbeaten in Europe this season, suffered their first loss and failed to regain control in the golden match. After securing a convincing win in France, LINZ AG Froschberg was unable to capitalize on their advantage and fell at home. “We didn’t think about the first leg; we were just focused on taking it match by match today,” explained LUTZ, who had defeated Britt EERLAND today. Polina MIKHAILOVA edged out Suthasini SAWETTABUT in a five-game thriller, while Linda BERGSTRÖM overcame Ivana MALOBABIĆ in four games. “We are really happy to reach the semifinals, especially after defeating Linz, because we lost to them last year. We also had a tough week in the French league, which makes this victory even more special. We lost 3-0 to Metz and failed to reach the playoffs, finishing 7th when only the top 6 qualify,” said LUTZ. Reflecting on the golden match, she added: “There was a lot of tension, but I was confident that my teammates could win the next two games, so I didn’t put too much pressure on myself.” Meanwhile, ttc berlin eastside and KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL Tarnobrzeg also secured their spots in the semifinals yesterday. LINZ AG Froschberg – SAINT-QUENTIN TT 0-3 Golden match LINZ AG Froschberg – SAINT-QUENTIN TT 0-2 Opening leg SAINT-QUENTIN TT – Froschberg LINZ AG 0-3
A Stunning Comeback: KS GLOBAL PHARMA ORLICZ 1924 SUCHEDNIÓW Defies the Odds to Reach Final 4
KS GLOBAL PHARMA ORLICZ 1924 SUCHEDNIÓW pulled off a remarkable turnaround to secure a spot in the Champions League Men Final 4. In the quarterfinals, in a thrilling all-Polish duel, they overcame KS Dekorglass Działdowo. Jeongwoo PARK, Deni KOZUL, and Mateusz ZALEWSKI battled back from a massive deficit after suffering a straight-match defeat in the opening leg on home soil. In the return leg, they defeated KKS Dekorglass Działdowo 3-1 before clinching victory in the golden match. “After such a convincing defeat in the first leg, we were written off. That’s why we decided to take a risk. We were ready to fight and play point by point. PARK gave us a dream start by defeating KULCZYCKI in straight games, giving us a glimmer of hope. Overall, it was a strange and incredibly tough match. In the crucial moments, we handled the pressure better,” explained KOZUL. For the first time in their history, KS GLOBAL PHARMA ORLICZ 1924 SUCHEDNIÓW will compete in the Final 4 in Saarbrücken on May 31 and June 1, 2025. “Of course, playing the golden match for the first time was tricky, but once again, PARK gave us a strong start. Unfortunately, Mateusz ZALEWSKI had a 10-7 lead against KULCZYCKI but couldn’t close it out. However, I was very confident going into my match against DYJAS. Also, it was a great pleasure to play tonight—the atmosphere in Działdowo’s venue was fantastic,” added KOZUL. Meanwhile, another Polish representative, KS DARTOM BOGORIA Grodzisk Mazowiecki, has already secured their place in the Final 4. KS Dekorglass Działdowo – KS GLOBAL PHARMA ORLICZ 1924 SUCHEDNIÓW 1-3 Golden match KS Dekorglass Działdowo – KS GLOBAL PHARMA ORLICZ 1924 SUCHEDNIÓW 1-2 Opening leg KS GLOBAL PHARMA ORLICZ 1924 SUCHEDNIÓW – KS Dekorglass Działdowo 0-3
With the Support of Their Passionate Fans, UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS – RM TERAN Reaches the Quarterfinals
In Stage 3 of the Europe Cup Women, in an all-Spanish clash, UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS – RM TERAN overcame Museo de la Almendra Francisco Morales. On their way to the quarterfinals, the winning team secured a 3-1 victory in the second leg and then triumphed in the golden match 2-0. Gabriela FEHER, Maria BERZOSA, and Maria MENDEZ had lost the opening leg, but tonight they dominated against Meng JIAQI, Patricia SANTOS, and Margarita FETUKHINA. Margarita was the only player from Museo de la Almendra Francisco Morales to score a point. However, since the team from Burgos had suffered a straight-match defeat in the opening leg, the golden match was introduced. “We did not have big expectations. Museo de la Almendra Francisco Morales reached the final of the Europe Cup last year, and on our side, we had a very young player, Maria MENDEZ, who is still in the Under-17 category. Additionally, we lost the first leg 1-3,” said Gabriela FEHER. That took a great deal of pressure off the team from Burgos. “We just wanted to give our best and, primarily, enjoy the game. I had to start because Maria BERZOSA recently lost to Meng JIAQI in the league. I won a very close match, which gave us a strong start. I encouraged Maria to maintain her rhythm. She played exceptionally well against the strong FETUKHINA and won. Maria MENDEZ lost her match, but we are very happy with her performance. A young player, our own, above all—she fought hard. The most important factor was the incredible support we received from our fans. The supporters in Burgos gave us wings; they led us to victory, as they have so many times before. I believe we have won many matches thanks to their support. It was crucial, especially since the pressure in the golden match was immense. In my 30 years of playing experience, I had never played a golden match before. The fans gave me extra courage,” explained FEHER. Polish club FIBRAIN KU AZS POLITECHNIKA RZESZÓW also reached the quarterfinals yesterday. Museo de la Almendra Francisco Morales – UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS – RM TERAN 1-3 Golden match Opening leg Museo de la Almendra Francisco Morales – UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS – RM TERAN 3-0
Czech SKST Havířov Advances to Europe Cup Men Quarterfinals with Dominant Home Victory
SKST Havířov secured their place in the Europe Cup Men quarterfinals, overcoming UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS – TPF in both legs, first in Spain and then tonight on home soil in Czechia. In the opening leg, the Spanish side suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat, with Cai SHUNHANG delivering an outstanding performance, securing two points for his team. However, Havířov’s collective teamwork proved to be their greatest strength, allowing them to edge past their opponents. Tonight, Havířov had a much easier task, as the Chinese star was absent from the visiting team’s lineup. With the Spanish team missing their key player, Jan VALENTA, Adam STALZER, and Michal BLINKA dominated the match, defeating Simon BELIK, Aitor COLINA, and Enrique GARCIA NIETO in straight matches, each concluding in straight games. Yesterday, UKS Dojlidy Białystok, STK Vyhne, REAL CLUB CAJASUR PRIEGO TENIS DE MESA, SF SKK EL NINO PRAHA and HB Ostrov z.s. already secured quarters. Round of 16 Second leg UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS – TPF – SKST Havirov 2-3
Where to Watch the CCB Europe Top 16 Cup
The CCB Europe Top 16 Cup is set to bring thrilling table tennis action from February 20 to 23 in Montreux, Switzerland. All matches are available live and for free worldwide on ETTU.tv, except in the following countries, where specific restrictions apply: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan: France, Andorra, Monaco, Mauritius: Portugal: Romania: Sweden: Switzerland: China In addition to ETTU.tv, you can also watch in the following countries via these channels: Eurosport 1 & 2: Broadcasting highlights of the finals in 54 European countries. All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN) – Covers all women’s matches. USA, Mexico, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan Tournament Schedule & Match Pairings https://www.ettu.org/europe-top-16/ Match pairings will be available after the draws. Check ETTU Official Website for updates. Don’t miss the action—follow your favorite players and watch the best of European table tennis!
Five Clubs Reach Europe Cup Men Quarterfinals After Intense Battles
Tonight, five clubs secured their places in the Europe Cup Men quarterfinals, with one match requiring a dramatic golden match decider. In the clash between TTC Ostrava 2016 and STK Vyhne, the battle was so tight that it required a golden match to determine the winner. Ultimately, STK Vyhne triumphed 2-0, advancing to the next stage. Bogusław KOSZYK overcame Piotr CYRNEK whilst Miroslav HOREJSI defeated Jakub KLEPRLIK Both teams had lost their home matches—first, TTC Ostrava 2016 fell in the Czech Republic, followed by STK Vyhne suffering defeat in Slovakia. In the regular match tonight, Piotr CYRNEK, Jakub KLEPRLIK, and Adam KLAJBER secured a victory over Filip SZYMANSKI, Miroslav HOREJSI, and Bogusław KOSZYK. Having previously exited the Champions League Round of 16 against Austria’s Wiener Neustadt, TTC Ostrava 2016’s European journey came to an end tonight. Last week, Polish club UKS Dojlidy Białystok delivered a stunning 3-1 away victory over Champions League representative Dartom Bogoria Grodzisk Mazowiecki, ending the reigning Polish champion’s 14-match winning streak in the Superliga. They became the first team this season to defeat the “Gladiators” from Grodzisk Mazowiecki. They carried that momentum into the Europe Cup tonight, once again defeating KTS Gliwice, this time in even more convincing fashion. Patryk CHOJNOWSKI, Machi ASUKA, and Piotr MICHALSKI dominated, securing a straight-games victory over Dariusz STEUER, Grzegorz FELKEL, and Jakub MASLOWSKI. The first leg ended 3-2, but the return leg was a one-sided affair, with UKS Dojlidy Białystok asserting their dominance. Earlier this season, UKS Dojlidy Białystok had fallen to the French club GV Hennebont in the Champions League Round of 16, but they remain strong contenders in the Europe Cup. Czech club HB Ostrov z.s. secured qualification by defeating Austria’s SPG Linz in both legs. Pavel SIRUCEK, Tomáš TREGLER, and Jiří VRÁBLÍK claimed victory over Youssef ABDEL-AZIZ, Zhenlong LIU, and Tobias TISCHBERGER tonight, completing a dominant two-legged performance. HB Ostrov z.s. had previously ended their Champions League campaign with a loss to reigning champions 1. FC Saarbrücken Tischtennis e.V. Meanwhile, SF SKK EL NINO PRAHA also secured their quarterfinal spot after defeating Roskilde Bordtennis 3-1 at home, repeating the same scoreline from the opening leg. Tomáš KONEČNÝ, Yevhen PRYSHCHEPA, and David REITSPIES were victorious over Allan BENTSEN, Jens LUNDQVIST, and Tobias RASMUSSEN. After losing to Polish team KS GLOBAL PHARMA ORLICZ 1924 SUCHEDNIÓW in the Champions League Round of 16, A.S. PONTOISE-CERGY TT was halted once again. Tonight, in a thrilling battle against Spanish side Real Club Cajasur Priego Tenis de Mesa, the French team succeeded by the narrowest of margins. Mehdi BOULOUSSA, Thomas LAROCHE, and Flavio MOURIER edged past Alejandro CALVO, Hampus SÖDERLUND, and Alberto LILLO in a tense encounter. In the decisive match of the decisive game, LAROCHE overcame CALVO 6-2, sealing the victory for A.S. Pontoise-Cergy TT. The Spanish team had won the first leg 3-1, so they proceeded to the next stage. Europe Cup Men Round of 16 Second leg TTC Ostrava 2016 – STK Vyhne 1-3 Golden match TTC Ostrava 2016 – STK Vyhne 0-2 Opening leg STK Vyhne – TTC Ostrava 2016 0-3 UKS Dojlidy Białystok – KTS GLIWICE 3-0 Opening leg KTS GLIWICE – UKS Dojlidy Białystok 2-3 HB Ostrov z.s. – SPG Linz 3-0 Opening leg SPG Linz – HB Ostrov z.s. 1-3 SF SKK EL NINO PRAHA – Roskilde Bordtennis 3-1 Opening leg Roskilde Bordtennis – SF SKK EL NINO PRAHA 1-3 A.S PONTOISE-CERGY TT – REAL CLUB CAJASUR PRIEGO TENIS DE MESA 3-2 Golden match Opening leg REAL CLUB CAJASUR PRIEGO TENIS DE MESA – A.S PONTOISE-CERGY TT 3-1
FIBRAIN KU AZS POLITECHNIKA Rzeszów advances to Europe Cup women quarterfinals
In Stage 3 of the Europe Cup Women, Polish club FIBRAIN KU AZS POLITECHNIKA RZESZÓW secured their second victory in two legs, earning a spot in the quarterfinals. They will now be joined by the Champions League teams that finished third in the group stage. After claiming a 3-1 victory in France, Zuzanna WIELGOS, Yerin KIM, and Katarzyna GRZYBOWSKA-FRANC repeated the same scoreline on home soil. The only change in the lineup was Yerin KIM replacing Fen LI. On the visiting side, Lilou MASSART managed to secure one match win, but Margo DEGRAEF, Filippa BERGAND, and Shuohan MEN were unable to add to their team’s score. With two consecutive victories, FIBRAIN KU AZS POLITECHNIKA RZESZÓW confidently moves forward in the Europe Cup Women, keeping their hopes alive for a deep run in the competition. Second leg FIBRAIN KU AZS POLITECHNIKA RZESZOW – CP LYSSOIS LILLE METROPOLE 3-1 Opening leg CP LYSSOIS LILLE METROPOLE – FIBRAIN KU AZS POLITECHNIKA RZESZOW 1-3
KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL Tarnobrzeg and ttc berlin eastside reach semifinals
Reigning champions KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL Tarnobrzeg from Poland secured their place in the Champions League Women’s semifinals with a dominant straight-match victory over Italy’s ASD QUATTRO MORI. As they continue their quest for a fifth title—fourth in a row—Tarnobrzeg remains a strong contender for the trophy. For the first time this season, KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL Tarnobrzeg could count on Ying HAN, who had been sidelined due to injury since last year’s knockout phase. The German star’s return proved crucial, as she set the tone with an opening match victory. Natalia BAJOR and Elizabeta SAMARA followed up with wins over Arianna BARANI and Tania PLAIAN, securing the semifinal spot. However, the team was still not at full strength, as Xiaoxin YANG is currently expecting her second child. “Ying’s comeback is amazing. We missed her in the team and have been waiting for her return since last year,” said Elizabeta SAMARA. In the match between two Romanian players, SAMARA and PLAIAN, Tania sustained a serious hip injury after a close start. “She is badly injured. I feel very sorry for her, and I hope she recovers well and soon,” added SAMARA, who has been with Tarnobrzeg since 2017. Unlike the first leg, which was stretched to the full distance, the second leg lacked drama, as Tarnobrzeg controlled the tie from start to finish. This marks the fifth semifinal appearance for KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL Tarnobrzeg in six years. The only exception was the 2021 “Covid” season, when the Polish club did not participate in the final tournament. ttc berlin eastside advances after golden match Meanwhile, Germany’s ttc berlin eastside also booked their semifinal place after a tense second leg against UCAM Cartagena TM. Although Berlin won the second leg in straight matches, their 1-3 loss in the opening leg forced a golden match to decide the quarterfinal winner. The golden match started dramatically, with Sofia Xuan ZHANG defeating Nina MITTELHAM in the first game, adding tension to the final stage. However, Xiaona SHAN and Sabina SURJAN stepped up to secure victory for Berlin. “It wasn’t our opponents’ strongest lineup, which made our job a bit easier. The biggest challenge was playing the golden match—it was my first time, and I have to admit, the pressure was immense. In the ‘regular’ part, Nina gave us a strong start, so we were able to close out the tie comfortably,” said Sabina SURJAN. Nina MITTELHAM admitted that the golden match was the most difficult part of the evening. “Sofia Xuan ZHANG played at an extremely high level, but we had the stronger team tonight, and my teammates secured an important victory in the end. I’m also happy with how we performed in the main part of the match,” said MITTELHAM. ttc berlin eastside, a five-time Champions League winner, last won the title in the 2020-2021 season. Now, they are once again in the fight for Europe’s most prestigious club title. Quarterfinal KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL TARNOBRZEG – ASD QUATTRO MORI 3-0 Opening leg ASD QUATTRO MORI – KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL TARNOBRZEG 2-3 ttc berlin eastside – UCAM Cartagena TM 3-0 Golden match ttc berlin eastside – UCAM Cartagena TM 2-1 Opening leg UCAM Cartagena TM – ttc berlin eastside 3-1
KS DARTOM BOGORIA Grodzisk Mazowiecki Becomes First Team to Secure Final 4 Spot
KS DARTOM BOGORIA Grodzisk Mazowiecki has become the first club to secure a place in the upcoming Final 4 of the Champions League Men. In the quarterfinals, the Polish team dominated Solex Consult TTC Wiener Neustadt from Austria, claiming straight-match victories (3-0) in both legs. Despite what the final scoreline suggests, last year’s semifinalists from Austria put up a strong fight, especially in the first leg, where two matches went the full distance. “Despite the fast-paced match, the result didn’t reflect the intensity of the game. My match was definitely the closest, but I managed to stay focused in the final moments and win. I’m glad that as a team, everyone contributed their part, and today we can celebrate this historic advancement to the Final Four,” said Milosz REDZIMSKI. Panagiotis GIONIS remains unbeaten in the quarterfinals “In the end, we played very well and were thoroughly prepared. Austria’s team was missing ABBASI, which was good news for us, but KOJIC and BAN are still very strong players. However, REDZIMSKI started very well and gave us good momentum. I played against Ivor for the first time, and I wasn’t sure how well he would handle defense. Tonight, he struggled to find the right solutions. After we went up 2-0, we were already qualified, but Marek still left nothing to chance. For the first time, the club has reached the semifinals, and that makes us very happy,” said Panagiotis GIONIS. The Final 4 will be played in Saarbrücken on May 31 and June 1, 2025. KS DARTOM BOGORIA Grodzisk Mazowiecki – Solex Consult TTC Wiener Neustadt 3-0 Opening leg SolexConsult TTC Wiener Neustadt – KS DARTOM BOGORIA Grodzisk Mazowiecki 0-3
