Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the thunderous battlegrounds of the A-League, where table tennis titans gather to clash like modern-day gladiators! In this adrenaline-pumping Session #8, our skilled warriors faced off in two epic groups, A and B, each determined to prove their mettle on the hallowed arena of Pilsudski Park.
Group A: The evening ignited with Andy, a seasoned gladiator in his own right, taking center stage against Erich. Their fierce contest set the stage for an electrifying night. Next, Andy squared off against the unyielding Raymond, who emerged as an unexpected victor, leaving the crowd in awe. The arena roared as Andy faced off against Calvin, resulting in an unforgettable upset win. Finally, the relentless Kyle, embodying the spirit of a true gladiator, defeated Andy in a closely contested match that had spectators on the edge of their seats.
Group B: Meanwhile, in the other corner of the arena, Group B witnessed Estate, a force to be reckoned with, asserting dominance like a formidable gladiator. Estate conquered challenges against Rudy, Jeff, Chen, and Matthew. Rudy, with the heart of a true warrior, displayed his resilience and skill by conquering challenges against Jeff, Chen, and Matthew, showcasing the true essence of a gladiator. Jeff, embodying the spirit of competition, fought valiantly, securing victories over Chen and Matthew and earning the admiration of the crowd.
These remarkable results turned Pilsudski Park into a gladiatorial arena of fierce competition and unforgettable battles, where these modern gladiators left it all on the table. The A-League continues to captivate us with its spirit of competition and camaraderie, and we can’t wait to see what the final two sessions hold.
Standings:
| rank | player | current_rating | wins | loses | win_percentage | attendance | points |
| 1 | Andy S | 1580 | 35 | 9 | 79.5% | 8 | 556.82 |
| 2 | Kyle T | 1648 | 35 | 5 | 87.5% | 7 | 525.00 |
| 2 | Calvin B | 1580 | 33 | 11 | 75.0% | 8 | 525.00 |
| 4 | Estate K | 1536 | 19 | 16 | 54.3% | 6 | 271.43 |
| 5 | Erich H | 1481 | 17 | 23 | 42.5% | 7 | 255.00 |
| 6 | Rudy F | 1486 | 15 | 22 | 40.5% | 7 | 243.24 |
| 7 | Jeff R | 1440 | 9 | 23 | 28.1% | 6 | 140.63 |
| 8 | Rick M | 1426 | 7 | 33 | 17.5% | 7 | 105.00 |
| 9 | Gene O | 1478 | 8 | 12 | 40.0% | 3 | 80.00 |
| 10 | Chen H | 1400 | 3 | 16 | 15.8% | 4 | 47.37 |
| 11 | Matthew A | 1395 | 1 | 14 | 6.7% | 3 | 13.33 |
| 12 | Raymond B | 1550 | 3 | 1 | 75.0% | 1 | – |
Results:
Group A
| Andy S defeated Erich H. |
| Kyle T defeated Andy S. |
| Kyle T defeated Calvin B. |
| Kyle T defeated Raymond B. |
| Kyle T defeated Erich H. |
| Calvin B defeated Andy S, this was an upset. |
| Calvin B defeated Erich H. |
| Raymond B defeated Andy S, this was an upset. |
| Raymond B defeated Calvin B, this was an upset. |
| Raymond B defeated Erich H. |
Group B
| Estate K defeated Rudy F. |
| Estate K defeated Jeff R. |
| Estate K defeated Chen H. |
| Estate K defeated Matthew A. |
| Rudy F defeated Jeff R. |
| Rudy F defeated Chen H. |
| Rudy F defeated Matthew A. |
| Jeff R defeated Chen H. |
| Jeff R defeated Matthew A. |
| Chen H defeated Matthew A. |
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