Ruwen Filus facts for kids
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Filus in 2017
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| Nationality | German | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 14 February 1988 Bückeburg, Germany |
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| Playing style | Right-handed, shakehand grip | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | 18 (January 2018) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ranking | 90 (12 August 2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | TTC RhönSprudel Fulda-Maberzell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ruwen Filus is a talented German table tennis player. He is known for his unique playing style and has won many medals in major competitions. He plays for the German club TTC RhönSprudel Fulda-Maberzell in the top German table tennis league, the Tischtennis-Bundesliga.
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Ruwen Filus's Table Tennis Journey
Ruwen Filus has been a professional table tennis player for many years. He has competed in some of the biggest tournaments around the world. His career highlights include winning medals at the World Championships and European Championships.
Memorable Matches and Wins
In March 2021, Ruwen Filus had an amazing performance at the WTT Doha Star Contender event. He surprised many by reaching the finals. On his way to the final match, he defeated several top players. These included Jang Woojin, Jun Mizutani, and Lin Yun-Ju. He also beat Darko Jorgić in the semi-finals. Although he lost in the finals to Tomokazu Harimoto, his journey to the final was very impressive.
Major Singles Titles
Ruwen Filus has won important singles titles in his career. These wins show his skill and determination in individual matches.
| Year | Tournament | Final opponent | Score | Ref |
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| 2019 | ITTF Challenge, Thailand Open |  Seo Hyun-deok |
4–2 | |
| 2022 | WTT Contender Almaty |  Lin Yun-ju |
4–3 |
Understanding Ruwen Filus's Playing Style
Ruwen Filus has a very special way of playing table tennis. He is known as a "chopper." This means he often uses defensive shots to return the ball. He uses a special type of rubber on his backhand racket called "long pips." This rubber makes the ball spin in unusual ways, which can be tricky for his opponents. He also uses a "defensive blade" for his racket.
Even though he is a defensive player, Ruwen Filus often wins points by making strong offensive shots. This mix of defense and offense makes him a very exciting player to watch.
Ruwen Filus's Family Life
Outside of table tennis, Ruwen Filus has a family. He married Verena Petri in June 2013. They have two daughters.
More About Ruwen Filus
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