Top Spin Messina WatchesTogether lifted their third Men’s Italian Cup, adding to previous triumphs in 2019 and 2020, after a dramatic 3–2 final victory over Tennistavolo Sassari at Palascherma in Ancona.
The Sicilian side received the trophy from Marche Councillor for Sport Tiziano CONSOLI, CONI Marche President Fabio LUNA, and Italian Table Tennis Federation President Renato DI NAPOLI. In the semifinals, Top Spin defeated Alfa Food Bagnolese 3–1, while Sassari overcame Muravera Tennistavolo Sardegna Prodotti Tipici by the same scoreline. Bagnolese secured third place with a 3–1 win over Muravera.
The final opened with a tight doubles encounter, where Marco CAPPUCCIO / Andrea PUPPO edged Danilo FASO / Niagol STOYANOV in five games. Vladislav URSU quickly restored parity for Messina with a straight-games win over John OYEBODE, before STOYANOV put Top Spin ahead following a hard-fought victory against PUPPO. OYEBODE then leveled the match again after FASO was forced to retire due to fever, but URSU sealed the title with a commanding win over CAPPUCCIO.
“We started the new year in the best possible way,” said Top Spin President Giorgio QUARTUCCIO. “Despite injuries and illness, the team showed great character. URSU’s two points were decisive, and STOYANOV’s win proved crucial. This trophy rewards our hard work and confirms our strength.”
Top Spin Messina last lifted a national title in 2022, when they won the Italian Championship.
Final
TOP SPIN MESSINA – TENNISTAVOLO SASSARI 3–2
- Danilo FASO / Niagol STOYANOV – Marco CAPPUCCIO / Andrea PUPPO 2–3
- Vladislav URSU – John OYEBODE 3–0
- Niagol STOYANOV – Andrea PUPPO 3–2
- Danilo FASO – John OYEBODE 1–3
- Vladislav URSU – Marco CAPPUCCIO 3–0
Match for Third Place
ALFA FOOD BAGNOLESE – MURAVERA TENNISTAVOLO 3–0
Semifinals
- ALFA FOOD BAGNOLESE – TOP SPIN MESSINA 1–3
- MURAVERA TENNISTAVOLO – TENNISTAVOLO SASSARI 1–3
