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Berlin and Düsseldorf Unveil First Joint Men’s–Women’s Table Tennis Double‑Header

The event pilots closer ties between the men’s TTBL and the women’s Bundesliga with governance outcomes still undecided.

Overview

  • The “Champions Double‑Header” in Berlin pairs two league fixtures on Sunday: ttc berlin eastside vs. ESV Weil at 10:30 and Borussia Düsseldorf vs. TTC RhönSprudel Fulda‑Maberzell at 15:30.
  • Top German players feature, including Dang Qiu for Düsseldorf and European champions Nina Mittelham and Mia Griesel for Berlin.
  • Düsseldorf manager Andreas Preuß says the project aims to bring the TTBL and the women’s Bundesliga closer and serve as a model for new presentation formats.
  • Berlin manager Andreas Hain expects motions seeking greater independence for the women’s league to reach the DTTB assembly by the end of 2026.
  • Timo Boll backs the premiere as an interesting experiment, and the clubs bring a combined 108 titles to the showcase.