SOLJA and SZOCS reached Women’s final

CCB Europe Top 16 Cup Montreux

In the final of the CCB Europe Top 16 Cup Montreux Germany’s Petrissa SOLJA will meet Bernadette SZOCS of Romania. In the semi final SOLJA overcame Sofia POLCANOVA of Austria (13:15 11:4 7:11 11:3 10:12 9:11) whilst SZOCS beat Natalia PARTYKA of Poland (8:11 11:9 8:11 12:10 12:14 11:9 2:11).

 

In first semi final two times runner up at the Top- 16 (in 2017 and 2015) SOLJA needed time to build up her game but even I tough moments she stayed calm.

 

“I needed time to wake up ” commented Petrissa with the smile.” POLCANOVA had a much better start. It took time before I settled into the rhythm. However I did not lose my self-confidence. I lost few easy balls in second and fourth game. I could not put the ball on the table but Sofia played very offensive and she did not give much time. She is very quick.”

 

SOLJA also said: ”I played twice in the final I know what to expect. The most important thing is think about it like about any other match.”

 

Few weeks ago at the Hungarian Open SOLJA beat POLCANOVA but in the quarterfinal of the European championships in Alicante Austria’s player was better.

 

Three times Paralympics Games medalist Natalia PARTYKA stretched title holder in Montreux to full seven games but could not halted her progress.

 

“I won the title in the same venue last year and that gave confidence even in the hardest moment of the match. I played at the top level for the past three years and a lot of things changed. I already played against PARTYKA for a five times. She was always better but at the last encounter at the World Teams Championships I beat her. I reached the new level now ” said SZOCS.

Bernadette SZOCS spoke about the final match as well: “ SOLJA is my good friend. I am happy we will meet.”

 

Daily Schedule (3/2/2019)

 Live Scoring

Related News

Annett KAUFMANN Crowned Youth World Champion in Helsingborg

The unstoppable rise of Annett KAUFMANN has reached a new pinnacle. At the Youth World Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden, the exceptional 18-year-old talent reached the most significant peak of her...

Read more

European Success in Doubles in Helsingborg

In the doubles events at the ITTF World Youth Championships in Helsingborg, European players left their mark in several categories despite China’s dominance. Notable European Results Under-15 Boys’ Doubles: While...

Read more

Maria ALEXANDRU passed away

The table tennis community mourns the loss of Maria ALEXANDRU, who passed away at the age of 84. An iconic figure of the 1960s and 1970s, Maria’s illustrious career left...

Read more

European Teams Shine Amid Fierce Competition at ITTF World Youth Championships 2024

The ITTF World Youth Championships 2024 in Helsingborg witnessed three days of intense team action, culminating in the first medals being awarded. While Korea Republic made history by breaking China...

Read more

Contact

About Us

Privacy Policy

Terms and Conditions

The European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) is the governing body of the sport of table tennis in Europe, and is the only authority recognized for this purpose by the International Table Tennis Federation. The ETTU deals with all matters relating to table tennis at a European level, including the development and promotion of the sport in the territories controlled by its 58 member associations, and the organization of continental table tennis competitions, including the European Championships.

Powered By

All Competitions

Senior Competitions

Club Competitions

Youth Competitions

More Competitions