WTT Star Contender: Tomokazu Harimoto Suffers First Loss! Falls in 5-Game Thriller, Exits Men’s Doubles in Round One
On the evening of June 19, the WTT Star Contender Ljubljana delivered a marquee clash between international powerhouses in men’s doubles. Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto and Hiruki Matsushima faced off against Germany’s elite pair Qiu Dang and Benedikt Duda in a highly anticipated Round of 16 match. Despite a hard-fought five-game battle, the Japanese duo came
How to choose table tennis blade fit you, here is the answer.
Introduction Choosing the right table tennis blade is one of the most important decisions a player can make. Your blade affects speed, control, feel, and ultimately how effectively you can execute your techniques. With so many materials, ply constructions, handle shapes, and price points on the market, it can be overwhelming. This guide will walk
China’s Zhou Kai Heads to Africa to Compete: “Thank You to the CTTA, National Team, and Shanghai for Supporting This Opportunity”
On the evening of June 17 (Beijing Time), Chinese table tennis star Zhou Kai, the 2023 National Championships men’s singles runner-up, shared an update online revealing that he has arrived in Cairo, Egypt, where he will soon begin competing in the local table tennis league. In his message, Zhou expressed gratitude to the Chinese Table
How Powerful Is China’s Table Tennis Super League? Japan’s World Champion Miu Hirano Returns Just Weeks After Collapse
How Powerful Is China’s Table Tennis Super League? Japan’s World Champion Miu Hirano Returns Just Weeks After Collapse The 2025 China Table Tennis Super League (CTTSL) is set to kick off on June 9, and this year’s edition has attracted numerous international players. Among them is a world champion—Japan’s Miu Hirano. What’s truly remarkable is
CTTSL Update: 5 World Champions Suffer Losses! Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin Remain Undefeated, Sun Yingsha Sits Out
The first stage of the 2025 China Table Tennis Super League (CTTSL) has officially concluded. Among all the participating athletes, the 13 world champions from China and Japan drew the most attention. Of these, Sun Yingsha and Yu Ziyang did not appear in any matches, while Fan Zhendong, Liang Jingkun, Wang Chuqin, Kuai Man, Wang
Farewell to a Legend! 44‑Year‑Old Table Tennis Icon Timo Boll Officially Retires, Once Defeated 15 Chinese World Champions
On June 15, following the conclusion of the 2024/25 German Bundesliga men’s team final, 44‑year‑old German legend and former world champion Timo Boll announced his retirement after losing his final two matches and his team falling short. After more than twenty years of competing against China’s national team—and defeating 15 Chinese world champions—the man who
CTTSL: Fan Zhendong Dominates with Seven Straight Wins! Wang Chuqin & Liang Jingkun Rest
On the evening of June 11, 2025 (Beijing Time), the Chinese Table Tennis Super League continued, featuring a highly anticipated men’s team showdown. Shandong Weiqiao·Xiangshang sat out their two key stars, Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun, while Shanghai Real Estate Group’s Olympians Xu Xin remained on the bench. That left Fan Zhendong to carry the
China Table Tennis Super League: Kuai Man Cruises Past Wang Yidi 3‑0! Miu Hirano Remains Undefeated, Sun Yingsha Stays Out
On the evening of June 11, 2025, the CTTSL featured another clash between world champions. Women’s team title contender Shenzhen University took the stage without Sun Yingsha and faced off against East China University of Science and Technology, led by Wang Yidi. The result: Kuai Man and Miu Hirano combined for three critical wins to
ITTF announces Week 24 ITTF World Rankings: Lin Gaoyuan slips, Lebrun and Hayata Hina fall back
On June 10, Beijing time, the ITTF announced the world rankings for the 24th week of 2025. Lin Gaoyuan, the mainstay of the Chinese table tennis team, who has been in poor form recently, dropped to 16th place in the men’s singles rankings. French star Alexandre Dulebron also fell out of the top ten and