1. FC Saarbrücken TT started in big style

1.FC Saarbrücken TT commenced their journey in the Champions League Men with the victory. In Group D they overcame French AS Pontoise Cergy TT. In previous match French club beat Roskilde Bordetennis BTK 61.

Darko JORGIC overcame Marcos FREITAS in the opening match (6:11 11:2 16:14 10:12 6:3). Patrick FRANZISKA recorded two victories over Emmanuel LEBESSON (11:4 11:8 11:8) and over FREITAS (13:11 12:10 11:6). CHO Seung Min won one point for AS Pontoise Cergy TT. He beat Cedric NUYTINCK (11:8 11:3 11:6).

“This is very important win for us ;it is important to start our Group with the victory ” said Darko JORGIC. “ I had a rough start and I had to go full distance FREITAS. The opening match always brings extra advantage if you win it and we both fought hard for it. Patrick FRANZISKA performed at top level and outplayed Emmanuel LEBESSON in fantastic match.”

CHO Seung Min victory over Cedric NUYTINCK did not came as a surprise.

“CHO did not open any space for Cedric to create a chance. He played very aggressive and error free. Cedric could not find the answer for his quick balls. At the end Patric brought stunning performance against Fraitas. He was 6:10 down and managed to win the second game. His two victories in straight matches could be very important at the end. From this stage only group winners goes to the semis. After this win we are looking forward next duel against Roskilde Bordetennis BTK 61 ” stated JORGIC.

Related News

Exciting Week Ahead– watch it live on new ETTU TV platform

What an exciting week lies ahead! Starting tomorrow, matches in all five ETTU club competitions will ignite venues across Europe, and you can catch all the action on the new...

Read more

ETTU and ITTF Signs Strategic Quadrennial Agreements

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has formalized the Strategic Quadrennial Agreements (SQA) with the European Table Tennis Union (ETTU), as well as with the Continental Federations of Africa, Americas,...

Read more

German Championships: Multi-Event Spectacle

From June 6 to 9, 2025, the Erfurt Trade Fair will become the heart of German table tennis. Over 1,000 participants will compete in three event halls for prestigious national...

Read more

ETTU opened the application process for the 2025 NAAP

ETTU is pleased to open the application process for the 2025 National Association Assistance Program (NAAP). This program provides financial support of €2,000 to 15 selected Associations. To apply, please...

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