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What a match by the super stars of the table tennis world! Arguably the best match of the year! Ma Long defeated Zhang Jike in 7 epic sets to win the last set 15-13. However all was not easy as Ma Long had 4 match points at 10-6. Zhang Jike levelled at 10-10 and then had a match point himself at...

A major event of 2011 is going to take place in London on the 24 27th of November. This spectacular event is known as the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals which will be held in the Excel arena in London!. This is the final chance for the best players around the world to test out the Olympic arena...

Firstly, I want to say a big thanks to Dan in allowing me to make this thread. I hope you all enjoy what I have to offer. My names Will Bayley and I am a paralympic athlete for Great Britain in class 7. I am 22 years of age and I have finally reached the number 2 spot in the world. I have...

Some major team and individual upset’s in the third round of the Chinese Super League on the 5th June 2011. Read on for more and enjoy the videos matching each write up. Remember to leave your comments below. Photo source: china.org.cn Bayi vs Zhejiang The Opening match up was between Bay’s...

This thread isn't about the road to Timo Boll or Wang Hao's 2012 Olympic campaign. This is about my friends who represent Great Britain for paralympic table tennis. It's been a long tough road for these athletes to achieve their ambitions, so read on and appreciate the odds they have had to...

Its officials. The ball will change after the 2012 Olympics due to celluloid being taken out of the production of the table tennis ball. Any Chinese Translators more then welcome :) Originally posted by Propositions to AGM BoD 2011-Results3 F - Proposed by the Executive Committee -...

Ok guys, as we know there are only a maximum of 2 players per country that can compete in the 2012 Olympic games. Zhang Jike and Wang Hao are selected as they are the 2 highest spots on the World Ranking list. Ma Long, Xu Xin and Ma Lin will fight for the team position but who do you think it...

The world rankings for May have just come out from the ITTF and here are the listings below. No change at the top 10 as Wang Hao maintains world number 1 position. Ranking poriod released 25/05/2011 by ITTF. Mens Photo Source: Xinhua/Liu Dawe 1) Wang Hao 2) Timo Boll 3) Zhang Jike 4) Ma Lin...

Current reigning World Champion Wang Hao will be going into his 5th World Championships singles this year in May and its an important one. Hao has been through a lot in the TT world. The WTTC is just a stepping stone for Wang as he eyes on the London 2012 Olympics, so he can be a grand slam...

The Chinese National Table Tennis Team before the announcement of the WTTC 2011 selection were under going specialised training with head coach Liu Guoliang. The training is in response for preparation at the World Table Tennis Championships in May 2011 and the Olympics in 2012. The training is...

German superstar Timo Boll is on go ahead to play in the Chinese Super League 2011 this year. Boll will be joining the Hangzhou Nirui Table Tennis Club. Along side him will be Ma Lin and Hao Shuai of China. It is said Timo Boll will be playing 6 league game matches however some reports have said...

TableTennisDaily exclusive interview with professional! (Hours to make, seconds to comment :) Photo by: Roscher Full Name: Pär Håkan Gerell Age: 28 Date Of Birth: 23 June 1982 Height: 173cm Club represented: ASTT Chartres Highest World Ranking: 34 Equipment: STIGA Your career How...

TableTennisDaily exclusive interview with professional! (Hours to make, seconds to comment :) Photo: James Olley and Matthew Beard Full Name: Darius Knight Age: 20 Date Of Birth: 22.02.90 Height: 176 Club represented: Highest World Ranking: 272 Equipment: Michael maze Forehand: Tenergy...

TableTennisDaily exclusive interview with professional! (Hours to make, seconds to comment :) Photo by: www.Croatia.org Full Name: Borna Kovač Age: 19 Date Of Birth: 26.02.1991. Height:190 cm, 81 kg Club represented: UTTC STOCKERAU (AUSTRIA) Highest World Ranking: 391 Senior ITTF Ranking...

TableTennisDaily exclusive interview with professional! (Hours to make, seconds to comment :D) Full Name: Peter Sereda Age: 26 Date Of Birth: 13.01.1984 Height: 182 Club represented: Skst Bratislava Highest World Ranking: 67 Equipment: Stiga Sponsored Blade - Offensive Oversize FH -...

I'm planning to be there watching, going to be expensive but I'm going for sure. Are you going to watch just table tennis? If so which rounds do you want to go and see. I'd like to go to round of 16, quarters, semis and finals. AND OPENING CEREMONY! :P Photo by: gettyimages

Yes its true! A staggering 70 million people tuned into the Chinese channel CCTV5 to watch Wang Hao defeat Timo Boll in the epic Volkswagon Cup 2011 Final! These figures are very promising for the sport, and who knows how high they are going to be for the Olympics 2012! Train hard guys! :)...

Wang Hao takes the Volkswagon Cup 2011 in a thriller against Germany's Timo Boll! The scores were: 11-9, 5-11, 5-11, 11-4, 11-6, 11-7. Photo by: Schillings Incredible performances from both players really got the crowd going. Amazing display of topspin to topspin rallys was displayed...

Hey Everyone, Below are this months Prize Draw Winners! Thanks to everyone who took part in this prize draw. A big thanks to the 69 submitted videos. Me and the mod team have came up with the winners below. Please stay tuned for more fantastic TableTennisDaily prize draws coming soon. I...

So have you been wondering where the Danish International has been? Well news just in! Photo HERE Great news for the Table Tennis world and for you Michael Maze fans espicially! :). Maze has announced that his rehabillitation process from his injury is over and that he is ready for action...