Major League Table Tennis heads to Duluth, GA for the first time. The Gas South Convention Center will host six matches from November 15 to 17. Each team enters with clear objectives. Princeton wants to climb the East standings. Chicago needs to fix issues in doubles. Bay Area looks stronger with Taehyun Kim back in the lineup. Atlanta plays at home and continues to chase its first win.

Roster Update

Princeton replaces Mathieu De Saintilan with free agent Kewei Li for the Atlanta weekend.

Standings Snapshot

East Division

1. New York Slice
2. Carolina Gold Rush
3. Princeton Revolution
4. Florida Crocs
5. Atlanta Blazers

Princeton sits in a tight race for playoff position. Atlanta continues to work toward a breakthrough result.

West Division

1. Portland Paddlers
2. Texas Smash
3. Chicago Wind
4. Los Angeles Spinners
5. Bay Area Blasters

Chicago enters with a balanced singles roster. Bay Area wants to build more consistency after several close contests.

Chicago’s Doubles Problem

Chicago has won 4 doubles games and lost 14 this season. Their singles rotation has carried them in many matches, but the doubles phase puts them behind too often. Opponents will try to use those three doubles points to apply early pressure. Chicago must show improvement to protect its place in the West.

Match-by-Match Preview

Friday, November 15

Bay Area Blasters vs. Princeton Revolution

4:00 PM ET

Bay Area brings strong firepower with Jinbao Ma, Taehyun Kim, and Elsayed Lashin. Princeton arrives with momentum behind Jinxin Wang, Benedek Olah, Kewei Li, and Jiangshan Guo. The added depth gives Princeton more tactical options than earlier in the season.

What to watch:
• How Kewei Li slots into the lineup.
• How Princeton uses Jiangshan Guo across singles and the Golden Game.
• Whether Bay Area’s aggression produces early control.

Chicago Wind vs. Atlanta Blazers

7:30 PM ET

Chicago comes in with experience and balance. Atlanta continues to look for its first win of the season. Tom Feng meeting his former team gives this match extra spark.

What to watch:
• If Chicago improves its doubles pairings.
• How Atlanta uses its home environment.
• Whether Chicago avoids early deficits that shift pressure onto singles.

Saturday, November 16

Bay Area Blasters vs. Chicago Wind

4:00 PM ET
This match is the 200th official MLTT match.

Bay Area’s top-end talent gives them a strong platform. Chicago’s singles lineup can challenge anyone, but the doubles phase remains the key hurdle.

What to watch:
• Taehyun Kim’s impact after his return.
• Whether Chicago stabilizes doubles by Day 2.
• Which team creates pressure through attacking patterns.

Princeton Revolution vs. Atlanta Blazers

7:30 PM ET

Princeton aims to continue its push in the East. Atlanta debuts Andrea Todorovic and hopes for a strong home performance. Princeton’s quartet of Olah, Wang, Li, and Guo provides steady structure.

What to watch:
• How Atlanta incorporates its new addition.
• Princeton’s flexibility in doubles with a stronger roster.
• Golden Game strategy and player order.

Sunday, November 17

Chicago Wind vs. Princeton Revolution

11:00 AM ET

Chicago wants to close the weekend on a strong note. Princeton enters with a balanced lineup and a clear identity. Jiangshan Guo adds stability in key rotation points.

What to watch:
• Chicago’s ability to earn points in doubles.
• Princeton’s use of tempo in the middle of the lineup.
• Golden Game preparation on both sides.

Bay Area Blasters vs. Atlanta Blazers

2:30 PM ET

Bay Area closes its weekend with a favorable matchup based on roster depth. Atlanta looks for a complete performance that matches the energy of the home crowd.

What to watch:
• Atlanta’s execution in doubles.
• How Bay Area controls the top of the lineup.
• Atlanta’s performance in long rallies and transition points.

Storylines to Follow

• MLTT’s first weekend in Atlanta.
• Andrea Todorovic makes her League debut.
• Princeton brings free agent and defensive star Kewei Li back for more.
• Taehyun Kim returns for Bay Area.
• Chicago’s 4–14 doubles record shapes every match.
• Benedek Olah enters with strong form.
• The 200th MLTT match takes place on Saturday at 4:00 PM.

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