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Sports legends Dirk Nowitzki and Timo Boll share a strong bond, and next week, that camaraderie will be on full display in Frankfurt. This isn't your average sports event–it's the final career match for table tennis superstar Timo Boll, and basketball great Nowitzki is making a special trip to Germany to be there.
The 44-year-old table tennis ace, Timo Boll, will go head-to-head with TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen, his opponent for the Liebherr TTBL final. The match is scheduled to take place on June 15, at the Süwag Energie ARENA, with a start time of 13:00 CEST/Dyn. As for Nowitzki, the 44-year-old basketball icon–one of the greatest players in NBA history–will be cheering his friend from the sidelines.
Boll expressed his gratitude regarding Nowitzki's visit during a media round for streaming platform Dyn, in promotion of the documentary "Timo Boll - The Last Serve," available from June 6. The basketball star has been a steadfast supporter during Boll's career, even attending his international farewell at the 2024 Olympics in Paris last year[1][2][4].
Nowitzki, who plays basketball professionally for the Dallas Mavericks, and Boll, the record European champion in table tennis, have been close friends for quite some time. Next weekend, Nowitzki will end his own contract with the German champions from Düsseldorf, signifying the end of his competitive sports journey[5]. But amidst his own career wrap-up, Nowitzki found time to make the trip to Germany for Boll's retirement match, further highlighting their enduring friendship[1][3][5].
The impending event has generated significant interest, with increased spectator capacity to accommodate the fans eager to witness Boll's emotional farewell[5]. In a career spanning many years, Timo Boll has won numerous accolades, culminating with 14 national championship titles[5]. Here's to one last exciting showdown for this iconic sports duo.
On June 15, at the Süwag Energie ARENA, Timo Boll, a record European champion in table tennis, will play his final match against TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen, with basketball legend Dirk Nowitzki, one of the greatest players in NBA history, cheering from the sidelines. In preparation for the match, both athletes have been receiving attention, with the anticipation of Boll's emotional farewell resulting in increased spectator capacity.
