The reigning champions ttc berlin eastside started their 2025/26 ETTU Champions League Women campaign with a 3–0 away victory over Saint-Denis TT 93 in the opening round of Stage 2.
Berlin’s club, chasing their seventh European crown, delivered a powerful performance against the French side, combining control, and confidence from start to finish.
In the opening singles, Germany’s Nina MITTELHAM (ER 7) set the rhythm with a commanding 3–0 win over Prithika PAVADE (ER 8). Japan’s Miyuu KIHARA (WR 22) extended the visitors’ lead by overcoming Hana ARAPOVIC (ER 32) in straight games.
In the third encounter, Germany’s experienced Xiaona SHAN (ER 14) sealed the victory with a 3–1 triumph over Li JIE (ER 96). After dropping the opening game 8–11, Shan recovered quickly and secured the overall 3–0 team win for ttc berlin eastside.
Club president Andreas HAIN praised his team’s start to the season:
“That was a focused performance from our team in Paris against Saint-Denis. We didn’t just want to win the match, but also make a statement. A 3–0 victory and a 9–1 set score against this opponent sends a clear message to the competition that we are a force to be reckoned with. Nina was brilliant against PAVADE and dominated them. A truly outstanding performance! We hope to continue this form against Linz on Sunday.”
The reigning champions thus begin their title defence in Group 3 with a confident away win. They will next host Linz AG Froschberg (AUT) on 16 November.
Saint-Denis TT 93 (FRA) – ttc berlin eastside (GER) 0–3
- Prithika PAVADE vs Nina MITTELHAM 0–3 (6–11, 6–11, 5–11)
- Hana ARAPOVIC vs Miyuu KIHARA 0–3 (6–11, 8–11, 7–11)
- Li JIE vs Xiaona SHAN 1–3 (11–8, 5–11, 9–11, 6–11)
