The Westchester TTC (Table Tennis Club) Monthly Open is a competitive table tennis tournament in New York. It’s a popular event that draws players of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced competitors, from the tri-state area and across the East Coast. These open tournaments take place on the last weekend of each month, featuring various skill-level divisions so that participants can compete against others of similar abilities.
This weekend event typically featured 18 categories, including Open Singles , U2500, U2350, U2200, U2050, U2000, U1900, U1750, U1600, U1450, U1300, U1150, U1000, U850, 12 & Under, Over 40 & 1800, Handicap, and Doubles U3400. It’s a great opportunity for players to improve their game, meet other enthusiasts, and earn rankings or cash prizes.
On January 25-26, BTT members, Rassi Zhou, Aaron Li, Angela Li, Enya Li, Ishan Rangdal, David Su & Emma Yang participated in January Open at Westchester TTC. A total of 266 players competed in this monthly tournament, including over 20 players with USATT ratings above 2300.
Ishan advanced to the Top 16 in U2050 (47 players) and Top 8 in U2200 (64 players); Angela advanced to the Top 8 in 12 & Under (19 players), then made to semifinal in U1150 (30 players) and U1000 (39 players); Aaron made to semifinal in U2050 (47 players); Emma made to semifinal in U2200 (64 players).
On February 22-23, BTT members Andy Liu, Max Liu, Jerry (Qirui) Zeng, and Aaron Li participated in the February Open at Westchester TTC. A total of 245 players competed in this monthly tournament, including over 19 players with USATT ratings above 2300.
Both Andy and Max advanced from the Round Robin stage to the Top 16 in U2500. Additionally, Andy reached the quarterfinals in U2350, while Max advanced to the Top 16 in U2200. Jerry made it to the semifinals in U2050. Aaron reached the semifinals in U1900 and the Top 32 in U2050.
On March 29th and 30th, BTT members, Emma Yang, Max Liu, Anna Naumova and Sam Liu participated in March Open at Westchester TTC. A total of 312 players competed in this monthly tournament, including over 36 players with USATT ratings above 2300 with Koyo Kanamitsu as the highest ranked player at 2709.
Young player, Sam, advanced into semi final of U1300. He had a hard fight with the opponent. While lost at 2:30, Sam demonstrated great perseverance and skills and was not defeated easily. The games of U1000 were also intense. Sam advanced into round 32.
Emma and Max both competed in U2500. Facing strong opponents, the two BTT members didn’t fear and fought their way through.
Max also competed in U2200. This was one of the hardest events due to large number of players with similar rankings. Max made his way till round of 16.
Anna Naumova participated in U2050 and U2200 and gave her best performance in both.
On April 26-27, 250 players participated in the Westchester Table Tennis Center monthly open. Several BTT members were among the players in multiple events. U2200 was the event that had the most players, 69. Andy Liu, Max Liu and Ishah Rangdal advanced from the round robin. Andy Liu further advanced into quarterfinals. Despite his defeat in this round, Andy demonstrated considerable skill and technical ability. Aaron Li, Peter Liu, and Anna Naumova also participated in U2200 and displayed a high standard of play.
Ishan had a similar advance path in U2050 event. He won over several strong players and advanced into quarterfinals. Ishan had a close battle with the opponent and gave his best performance, although he was eliminated in round. Aaron, Peter and Rassi played well in this event as well.
In the U1900 event, Anna advanced from round robin into round of 32 and Rassi played strong in this event.
Andy, Emma, Max and Aaron also competed in U2500 and/or U2350 events and gave a fair performance.
About Westchester TTC
Westchester TTC is a premier table tennis facility located in the heart of the Westchester County area in New York. Known for its high-quality tables and welcoming atmosphere, it caters to players of all skill levels, from beginners to elite competitors. The center offers training, coaching, and a variety of events, including its popular monthly open tournaments.
In addition to the tournaments, Westchester TTC hosts leagues, private lessons, and group training sessions, making it a hub for table tennis enthusiasts in the tri-state area. The center is also known for its vibrant community of players, fostering both casual play and serious competition.