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[Milica Nikolic]

Ingi DARVIS RODRIGUEZ and Sól KRISTÍNARDÓTTIR MIXA claimed the singles titles at the Icelandic National Championships.

DARVIS RODRIGUEZ secured the men’s singles crown with a convincing 4-0 victory over Birgir ÍVARSSON in the final. On his way to the title, he defeated Davíð JÓNSSON in the semifinals, while ÍVARSSON overcame Benedikt Aron JÓHANNSSON. DARVIS RODRIGUEZ completed an outstanding treble at the event.

In the women’s singles, KRISTÍNARDÓTTIR MIXA produced a remarkable comeback in the final against Guðbjörg Vala GUNNARSDÓTTIR, recovering from 0-3 down to win 4-3. Helena ÁRNADÓTTIR and Nevena TASIĆ shared third place.

DARVIS RODRIGUEZ added the men’s doubles title alongside Benedikt Aron JÓHANNSSON, while in the women’s doubles, ÁRNADÓTTIR and GUNNARSDÓTTIR claimed gold. In mixed doubles, DARVIS RODRIGUEZ partnered TASIĆ to secure another title.

Iceland

Men’s Singles

• Champion: Ingi DARVIS RODRIGUEZ
• Runner-up: Birgir ÍVARSSON
• 3rd Place: Benedikt Aron JÓHANNSSON
• 3rd Place: Davíð JÓNSSON

Women’s Singles

• Champion: Sól KRISTÍNARDÓTTIR MIXA
• Runner-up: Guðbjörg Vala GUNNARSDÓTTIR
• 3rd Place: Helena ÁRNADÓTTIR
• 3rd Place: Nevena TASIĆ

Men’s Doubles

• Champions: Benedikt Aron JÓHANNSSON / Ingi DARVIS RODRIGUEZ
• Runners-up: Kristján Ágúst ÁRMANN / Þorbergur Freyr PÁLMARSSON
• 3rd Place: Gestur GUNNARSSON / Birgir ÍVARSSON
• 3rd Place: Óskar AGNARSSON / Ellert Kristján GEORGSSON

Women’s Doubles

• Champions: Helena ÁRNADÓTTIR / Guðbjörg Vala GUNNARSDÓTTIR
• Runners-up: Eva JÓSTEINSDÓTTIR / Nevena TASIĆ
• 3rd Place: Þórunn Erla GUNNARSDÓTTIR / Marta Dögg STEFÁNSDÓTTIR
• 3rd Place: Sól KRISTÍNARDÓTTIR MIXA / Aldís Rún LÁRUSDÓTTIR

Mixed Doubles

• Champions: Nevena TASIĆ / Ingi DARVIS RODRIGUEZ
• Runners-up: Guðbjörg Vala GUNNARSDÓTTIR / Gestur GUNNARSSON
• 3rd Place: Aldís Rún LÁRUSDÓTTIR / Davíð JÓNSSON
• 3rd Place: Sól KRISTÍNARDÓTTIR MIXA / Birgir ÍVARSSON

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[Milica Nikolic]

Ádám SZUDI and Judit NAGY claimed the singles titles at the 109th Hungarian National Championships in Mosonmagyaróvár, both overcoming the defending champions in the finals.

In the men’s singles, 2025 champion Csaba ANDRÁS, fresh from his WTT victory in Varaždin earlier in the week, progressed confidently to the semifinals, dropping only one game to Nándor ECSEKI. On the opposite side of the draw, former champions SZUDI and Bence MAJOROS met in a high-quality encounter, with SZUDI prevailing in six games to reach the final.

The final saw ANDRÁS aiming for his second national title, while SZUDI was chasing his sixth. The match initially appeared one-sided, as SZUDI raced into a 3-0 lead. However, ANDRÁS responded impressively, saving six match points in the fifth game and forcing a decider after levelling the match. In the seventh game, SZUDI regrouped and sealed victory to secure his sixth national crown.

In the women’s singles, 41-year-old six-time champion Georgina PÓTA advanced to the semifinals in dominant fashion, defeating her former national team teammate Dóra MADARÁSZ in six games. In the other semifinal, the 17-year-old twins Judit and Rebeka NAGY faced each other, with Judit progressing in straight games.

The final delivered a captivating battle between generations. Despite PÓTA taking leads of 2-1 and 3-2, NAGY turned the match around to claim a dramatic 4-3 victory and secure the first senior national title of her career.

In the doubles events, the defending champions confirmed their dominance. SZUDI completed a remarkable treble, winning the men’s doubles with ECSEKI and the mixed doubles alongside Szandra PERGEL. In the women’s doubles, Bernadett BÁLINT and Mercédesz NAGYVÁRADI successfully defended their title for the fourth consecutive year.

The most successful player of the tournament was SZUDI, who collected three gold medals across the weekend.

Hungary

Men’s Singles

• Champion: Ádám SZUDI
• Runner-up: Csaba ANDRÁS
• 3rd Place: Bence MAJOROS
• 3rd Place: Nándor ECSEKI

Women’s Singles

• Champion: Judit NAGY
• Runner-up: Georgina PÓTA
• 3rd Place: Rebeka NAGY
• 3rd Place: Dóra MADARÁSZ

Men’s Doubles

• Champions: Nándor ECSEKI / Ádám SZUDI
• Runners-up: Bence MAJOROS / Csaba ANDRÁS
• 3rd Place: Gábor BÖHM / Máté ÓCSAI
• 3rd Place: Erik HUZSVÁR / Patrik JUHÁSZ

Women’s Doubles

• Champions: Bernadett BÁLINT / Mercédesz NAGYVÁRADI
• Runners-up: Sophie BARCSAI / Nóra DOHÓCZKI
• 3rd Place: Judit NAGY / Rebeka NAGY
• 3rd Place: Anna FEJŐS / Anna VOLENTICS

Mixed Doubles

• Champions: Ádám SZUDI / Szandra PERGEL
• Runners-up: Botond VARGA / Sophie BARCSAI
• 3rd Place: Gergely KATONA / Anna VOLENTICS
• 3rd Place: Márk GERGELY / Judit NAGY

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[Milica Nikolic]

Sam BAILEY claimed the singles title at the Isle of Man Closed Table Tennis Championships 2026, held at the National Sports Centre (NSC), in an event that marked the start of a new ‘Open’ era.

The first session of the championships, delivered a vibrant atmosphere and high-quality play, with a full hall witnessing the island’s top players compete across singles, doubles, and Under 16 events. The introduction of an Open format, allowing men and women to compete together in the main draw, added an extra layer of competitiveness to this year’s edition.

The blue-riband event produced drama throughout. Defending champion Scott LEWIS recovered from a slow start in the group stage to reach the knockout rounds, while several tight encounters highlighted the competitive depth of the field.

In the quarterfinals, Mike TAMAROV edged past Amit LANIN in a closely contested match, while LEWIS rediscovered his rhythm to defeat Duncan ALEXANDER. Darren SMETHURST impressed with a victory over former champion John SHOOTER, and BAILEY advanced with authority against Malcolm CUMMINGS.

The semifinals delivered the tournament’s biggest surprise, as TAMAROV capitalised on LEWIS’s inconsistency to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory. In the other semifinal, BAILEY overcame SMETHURST with a composed and tactically disciplined performance.

In the final, BAILEY controlled proceedings with a measured yet aggressive approach, using spin-heavy serves and powerful third-ball attacks to prevent TAMAROV from settling into longer rallies. He sealed victory in straight games to finally claim the title that had long eluded him.

Reflecting on his triumph, BAILEY said: “I had belief I could win. My tactics were to use my safe serves and mop up loose balls with my forehand, giving nothing away. This win means so much to me – it’s the one major title that has eluded me.”

Isle of Man

Men’s/Open Singles

• Champion: Sam BAILEY
• Runner-up: Mike TAMAROV
• 3rd Place: Scott LEWIS
• 3rd Place: Darren SMETHURST

Open Doubles

• Champions: Darren SMETHURST / Chris HOLMES
• Runners-up: Mike TAMAROV / Amit LANIN
• 3rd Place: Sam BAILEY / John MAGNALL
• 3rd Place: Lee ALEXANDER / Duncan ALEXANDER

Under 16 Singles

• Champion: Luke BEGLEY
• Runner-up: Seth HORNBY-WHEELER
• 3rd Place: Liav LANIN
• 3rd Place: Xedrel BENOSA

Under 16 Doubles

• Champions: Luke BEGLEY / Sydnie WEAVER
• Runners-up: Seth HORNBY-WHEELER / Henry WEAVER

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