TTF Ochsenhausen in the duel of the giants: Who secures the victory?

TTF Ochsenhausen in the duel of the giants: Who secures the victory?

On January 10, 2025, table tennis is again in focus, while the TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen started with a lot of momentum. In the past few days, the team has not only celebrated a cup success, but also booked an important league victory over the TTC Zugbrücke Grenzau 3-0. This gives the Ochsenhausen players confidence, since they are now preparing for the top game against the TTC Rhönsprudel Fulda-Maberzell on the 13th Bundesliga matchday. Both teams are tied, each with 16: 8 points, and the winner of the meeting remains in the chasing position behind Borussia Düsseldorf, which currently lead with 18: 6 points.

While TTF goes into the game with a tailwind, Fulda-Maberzell is in a difficult phase: the past two games have been lost, including a narrow defeat against TSV Bad Königshofen (2: 3) and a 1: 3 against 1. FC Saarbrücken. Coach Bogdan Pugna granted his players relaxing breaks to mobilize their strength for the upcoming challenges. On the upcoming trip to East Hesse it is still unclear which players will be available; However, it is expected to arrive at least two of the three top players - Hugo Calderano, Shunsuke Togami and Simon Gauzy.

key player and sign

Fulda is led by international Dimitrij Ovtcharov, who has been unbeaten in the season so far and has a balance of 7-0. In addition, players such as the Taiwanese Kao Cheng-Jui, Fan-Bo Meng, Ruwen Filus and 16-year-old HSU Hsien-Chia are in the team. This line-up has achieved success in the last encounters, as the latest 3-2 victory against TTC Schwalbe Bergneustadt shows. In this game, Ovtcharov triumphed about Kanak Jha, who is now with a 7-1 record.

Although TTF was inferior to Fulda 1: 3 in the first round game, they competed in replacement. Coach Pugna was optimistic about the current form curve and the preparation for the upcoming match. The players of the TTF are supplemented by the two youngsters Tiago Abiodun and Leonardo IIzuka, who bring a fresh air and enthusiasts into the team. The upcoming game will be broadcast live on the Dyn Sports streaming platform, which enables fans to experience the tension of the duel up close.

outlook on the Bundesliga

The table tennis Bundesliga (TTBL) has a clear goal: to increase the relevance of table tennis sports and make potential talents visible. The TTBL sees itself as an emotional home for fans, clubs, sponsors and athletes. Values such as team spirit, dynamics, perseverance and top performance are the focus of this mission. In the course of the season, the league will continue to try to exploit the potential of table tennis and inspires new and old fans, while the competitive conditions are promoted by exciting games such as the upcoming between TTF and Fulda-Maberzell.