What does it take to forge a lasting career at the top level of Table Tennis?This week on Serving Up Trouble, we’re joined by Swedish table tennis legend Matilda Ekholm, a player with 17 Swedish national titles, four European Championship medals and a peak world ranking of 20.Matilda talks honestly about her career, from being overlooked as a junior and becoming an unlikely underdog, to competing around the world and beating world No. 4 in front of a home crowd.We also get into her return to Major League Table Tennis, why she prefers team events to individual competition and what makes the MLTT format so exciting.Plus, Matilda shares some brilliant insight into her playing style, why she deliberately tries to be “awkward” to play against, her approach to longevity and injury, and why she has no intention of simply dropping down the levels.A fascinating conversation with one of the most unorthodox players in the game.🎧 Serving Up Trouble is the podcast about everything women's table tennis, from the biggest tournaments and players to the stories, personalities and issues shaping the women's game.If you enjoy the episode, like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next one.#TableTennis #majorleaguestabletennis #WomensTableTennis #PingPong #TableTennisPodcast #ServingUpTrouble

The Asian Games are here, and in women’s table tennis, there is A LOT to talk about. 🇯🇵🏓In this episode of Serving Up Trouble, Chloe, Juliette and Tiana dive into one of the biggest events on the Asian sporting calendar and ask the big question:Can anyone stop China?With the Asian Games taking place in Japan, we look at whether home advantage could give Japan the edge, whether Miwa Harimoto can challenge the Chinese dominance, and how Hina Hayata’s form and previous injury could affect Japan’s chances.We also look back at the 2022 Asian Games, where China’s dominance was disrupted in the women’s doubles. We discuss how Japan, India, South Korea and North Korea have all shown that China can be challenged, particularly when unusual playing styles and strong doubles partnerships come into play.And there's plenty more 👀🇨🇳 The incredible story of the Japanese player who left the Chinese system and went on to beat Deng Yaping🇮🇳 The Manika Batra controversy: should she have been selected for the Asian Games, and was she right to speak out against the Indian federation?🏓 Why doubles could be China's biggest vulnerabilityPlus, we make our predictions for the Asian Games and reveal who we're backing to take the title.Who do you think will win? 🇨🇳🇯🇵🇰🇷Let us know in the comments!🎧 Serving Up Trouble is the podcast about everything women's table tennis, from the biggest tournaments and players to the stories, personalities and issues shaping the women's game.If you enjoy the episode, like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next one.#TableTennis #AsianGames #WomensTableTennis #PingPong #AsianGames2026 #TableTennisPodcast #ServingUpTrouble

There's a party in the USA this week as we serve up a deep dive into Season 3 of Major Leagues Table Tennis! 🇺🇸🏓We’re heading Stateside for a full look at the standout performances, the players who caught our eye, and the women who brought it. 💪What did we make of Season 3? Who impressed us most? And what are our predictions for the upcoming Season 4?We’re talking big performances, big personalities and why MLTT could be a really exciting part of the future of professional women’s table tennis.🎧 Serving Up Trouble is the podcast about everything women's table tennis — from the biggest tournaments and players to the stories, personalities and issues shaping the women's game.If you enjoy the episode, like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next one.#TableTennis #AsianGames #WomensTableTennis #PingPong #AsianGames2026 #TableTennisPodcast #ServingUpTrouble