William Henzell

William Henzell’s Olympics have come to an end. He was playing Korea’s Jae Young Yoon for a spot in the last 32. Henzell really pressured Yoon by running out to a 2 sets to nil lead. Yoon fought back taking the thrid set. Henzell built up a massive lead in the 4th set but Yoon responded and levelled the 4th set at 10 all. Henzell then played 2 brilliant points to take the 4th set and lead the match 3-1. Australia was now only 1 set away from progressing to the last 32 in the Mens Singles for the first time ever.

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William Henzell in Beijing

It seemed like things were falling into place for Henzell who has been improving dramatically over the last 2 years. However Yoon who is ranked 25th in the World was not going down without a fight. Yoon knuckled down and got the better of Henzell taking the last the 3 sets 5, 7 and 4.

Congratulations to William “Wookie” Henzell, Australia is proud of you!

Stephanie Sang

Although we haven’t heard all the details, Stephanie Sang put up a fighting effort against Wu in her match but could not manage to take a set losing 4-0. Well done Stephanie for your superb effort in making it this far.

What a fantastic effort by the entire Australian Table Tennis Team in Beijing! You’ve created quite a lot of interest in Table Tennis back here in Australia and hopefully the sport will get a boost from your tremendous efforts.