The global table tennis landscape has been transformed by intense competitions across three continents, each tournament offering crucial pathways to the ITTF World Cup Macao 2025.
Europe Top 16 Cup: Ying Han and Alexis Lebrun Crowned Champions
Ying Han of Germany and Alexis Lebrun of France clinched titles in Montreux, marking significant victories in the prestigious tournament. Han secured her third title by defeating Elizabeta Samara in a thrilling five-game final, while Lebrun ended Darko Jorgic’s three-year reign.
ITTF World Cup 2025 Qualifiers:
Men’s Qualifiers: Alexis Lebrun (FRA), Darko Jorgic (SLO), Patrick Franziska (GER), Truls Moregard (SWE)
Women’s Qualifiers: Ying Han (GER), Elizabeta Samara (ROU), Xiaona Shan (GER), Sabine Winter (GER)
Asian Cup: Wang Manyu and Wang Chuqin Emerge Victorious
The 34th ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup in Shenzhen saw Wang Manyu defeat Sun Yingsha in the women’s final, while Wang Chuqin triumphed over Liang Jingkun in the men’s event.
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ITTF World Cup 2025 Qualifiers:
Men’s Qualifiers: Wang Chuqin (CHN), Liang Jingkun (CHN), Lin Shidong (CHN), Lin Yun-Ju (TPE)
Women’s Qualifiers: Wang Manyu (CHN), Sun Yingsha (CHN), Chen Xingtong (CHN), Kuai Man (CHN)
ITTF Pan American Cup: Kanak Jha and Bruna Takahashi Triumph
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In a heart-stopping finale, Kanak Jha emerged victorious at the ITTF Pan American Cup 2025, defeating Eugene Wang in an intense 4-3 match. In the women’s event, Bruna Takahashi retained her title after a splendid match against Lily Zhang, winning 4-3 in a thrilling contest.
ITTF World Cup Qualifiers:
Men’s singles: Kanak Jha (USA), Eugene Wang (CAN),Horacio Cifuentes (ARG) and Eric Jouti (BRA)
Women’s Qualifiers: Bruna Takahashi (BRA), Lily Zhang (USA), Mo Zhang (CAN) and Amy Wang (USA)
The African Cup, the final Continental Cup in the Road to Macao, is set to kick off tomorrow in Tunis, Tunisia. Players from across the African continent will compete for World Cup qualification spots, concluding the global journey of Continental Cups.
How to Follow
– Pan American Cup:
* Livestream: ITTF Americas App or USA Table Tennis YouTube (for US viewers)
* Live Results: Here