Möregårdh knocked out by 19-year-old
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Möregårdh knocked out by 19-year-old Wen Ruibo in WTT Champions round of 16

World number two Truls Möregårdh was eliminated in the round of 16 of a major tournament on the table tennis world tour in China. The Swede lost 1–3 in sets to 19-year-old home player Wen Ruibo, ranked 27th in the world.

The Swede took the first set 11–8 after a strong finish.

In the second set, Möregårdh led 10–7, but he couldn't convert his set points. Instead, Wen turned it around to win 12–10 - and began his comeback in the match.

Wen took the third set 11–7 and started the fourth with a 3–0 lead. In the end, Wen had four match points. Möregårdh saved three, but not the fourth, and as a result the Swede was forced into a playoff already in the second round of the WTT Champions.

It was only recently that Truls Möregårdh became world number two - the highest ranking of his career.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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