With five high-stakes competitions packed into July, the global Teqball stage delivered no shortage of drama, storylines, and upward momentum. From career-best climbs to long-awaited comebacks, the rankings saw meaningful movement across nearly every category, setting the stage for what promises to be a scorching August.

While the top 10 in the men’s singles leaderboard stood firm, the intensity just outside of it told a different story. Szabolcs Ilyes (ROU) continues to fly under the radar but not under the rankings - for the second straight month, he climbed one position, this time overtaking Soma Cseri (HUN), who missed the Teqball Tour – Budapest due to a foot injury.  The battle between Hungary’s players saw Boldizsar Levik (HUN) leapfrog Gergo Dombai (HUN) to take 17th place after clinching a podium finish in Bar — an impressive return to form that speaks to his resilience and maturity.  Among the next-gen names, Stefan Orlowski (POL) continues to live up to the hype. The teenage talent gained another place, while the evergreen Arpad Sipos (HUN) also inched closer to the top 30 with characteristic determination. But the biggest mover of the category was Bence Simo (ROU), whose summer campaign reached new heights as he surged 19 places to a career-best 93rd. 

The men’s doubles rankings underwent a noticeable shake-up, and Marek Pokwap (POL) was the main instigator. In a month of dominance, Pokwap added titles in Bar, Funchal, and Budapest to his growing resume, and as a result, stepped onto the FITEQ World Ranking podium for the first time in his career, climbing to third overall. His efforts also elevated his Romanian teammate, two-time world champion Apor Gyorgydeak, who moved up two places to sixth, overtaking Thai pair Sorrasak Thaosiri and Jirati Chanliang. Back in the top 10 - where he has long belonged - is Hungary’s Adam Blazsovics. After a five-month-long absence from the top 10, the four-time world champion returned with a silver medal at the Teqball Tour – Budapest alongside current world number one Balazs Katz (HUN). A reminder, if one was needed, that his competitive flame still burns bright. Beyond the top 10, the fight for positions 11–50 was fierce. Fifteen players rose, thirteen fell. The churn reflects both the success of July’s loaded schedule and the natural expiry of points from the 2023 Teqball Tour – Los Angeles and the I. Teq Festival Hungary - Teqball Tour Esztergom. Among the new faces on the rise, Denmark’s Saxe Paarup-Clausen stood out. The Danish dynamo jumped an eye-catching 24 spots and will now head into the European Youth Teqball Championships in Pécs as one of the hottest names to watch.

In women’s doubles, July delivered a fair share of fireworks. The Thai powerhouse duo of Jutatip Kuntatong and Suphawadi Wongkhamchan remain unbothered at the summit, but the podium picture behind them continues to shift. Petra Pechy (HUN) reclaimed third place from compatriot Krisztina Acs, showing grit and form when it mattered.
Nora Vicsek (HUN) also made a decisive push, climbing to fifth with a three-player overtake that included Vania Moraes Da Cruz (BRA), Ester Viana Mendes (BRA), and Gabriella Kota (HUN). One of the feel-good stories of the month came from Germany. The St. Pauli duo of Daytona Hansen and Nelly Wilke surged four places after claiming their first international medal - a hard-fought bronze at the Teqball Tour – Budapest. In a stacked field, the pair’s achievement drew smiles across the Teqball community. Anna Izsak (HUN), meanwhile, continues her steep upward climb. With another 14 positions gained, her rise has been anything but a fluke. In total, 28 players climbed the ladder in July, while 17 slipped - a clear sign that the competition is deepening.

The most significant shift in July’s rankings came at the very top of the mixed doubles category. The two-time world champion Thai duo of Phakpong Dejaroen and Suphawadi Wongkhamchan reached the number one spot once again in the FITEQ World Ranking - dethroning Hungary’s Krisztina Acs in the process. Their rise to the summit is nothing but another well-earned achievement after years of dominance on the biggest stages. In a category known for its volatility and rapid turnarounds, their ascension highlights the consistency they’ve maintained at the highest level. Marek Pokwap (POL) capped off a dream month with a career-best 8th place after a hard-fought victory in Budapest over Gyorgydeak/Barabasi (ROU). His partner in that run, Nora Vicsek (HUN), also climbed two spots, as did Jutatip Kuntatong, Jirati Chanliang (THA), and Hugo Rabeux (FRA). Momentum remains strong for Anna Izsak (HUN), who jumped an impressive 18 places, while her partner Arpad Sipos (HUN) rose to 39th after overtaking eight players. Daniel Botond Varga (HUN) and Zsofia Dezsenyi (HUN) also saw gains of eight places each within the top 50, hinting at deeper runs in the months ahead.

July offered no shortage of moments, breakthroughs, and statement performances - but the pace isn’t slowing. August brings the third stop of the Adriatic Teqball League in Sarajevo, the continuation of the Challenger Teqball League in Santarem, and the much-anticipated debut of the European Youth Teqball Championships in Pécs, 17–19 August.
The summer grind rolls on. And with it, the world rankings - like the players themselves - refuse to stand still.