Trinidad and Tobago’s rising table tennis star, Chloe Fraser, secured a remarkable victory at the Criterium Federal National 1A Junior Tournament in Châtenay-Malabry, Paris, on October 14. The 17-year-old claimed the girls’ under-19 singles title after a thrilling comeback in the final against Maelys Messe. Fraser, who initially lost the first set 3-11, demonstrated exceptional resilience to win the next three sets 11-5, 11-6, and 11-8, clinching the championship. Her path to the final was equally challenging, as she overcame Margaux Rouet in a grueling five-set quarter-final and defeated Gaetane Bled in straight sets during the semi-finals. This victory marked a significant rebound for Fraser, who had recently competed at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender in Montenegro, where she reached the U17 round of 16 but was eliminated in the U19 round of 32. Reflecting on her performance, Fraser expressed satisfaction with her ability to maintain a high level of play across both tournaments. She credited her coach for identifying and addressing technical errors after the WTT, which contributed to her success in Paris. Currently ranked 12th in France’s junior category and 70th globally in U17, Fraser’s triumph underscores her growing prominence in international table tennis.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Chloe Fraser cops ping-pong U19 gold in Paris
