Unfortunately due the ankle injury top seeded player at the Men’s Event at the 2022 CCB Europe Top 16 Cup (26th and 27th February) in Montreux Dimitrij OVTCHAROV of Germany was forced to withdrew. It opens the chance for last year’s winner his compatriot Patrick FRANZISKA to defend his title.
“I think I have a good chance of winning again and that’s what I’m aiming for. But of course it will be very difficult also because Timo BOLL is back this time. The first round will certainly be difficult. As always I stick to my principle of only looking from round to round. But I’m fit feeling good and looking forward to the tournament ” said FRANZISKA.
Another reigning champion Nina MITTELHAM will also play this weekend.
“It would be nice if I could defend my title. And somehow it is also my goal. It was similar before the tournament in Greece. I didn’t know exactly where I really stand with my shape. I always need some time to find my way into a tournament. That’s why the first match will be very important ” explained MITTELHAM.
In Women’s Event will also play HAN Ying.
“We have been travelling a lot with the club lately. But I feel well recovered now after a long weekend and can prepare for the Europe Top 16 this week. I just hope to play well and of course I wish to go as far as possible.”
