It became surprisingly even sets between the seventh-ranked Möregårdh and Levenko, who is ranked 194th in the world.
But when it mattered most, Möregårdh drew the longest straw. The 23-year-old won in four straight sets (11–8, 11–7, 11–8, 11–7).
Möregårdh delivered at the top with his backhand strokes, but had it tougher in forehand. A sore shoulder seems to be the culprit in the drama.
We have a good grip on what it is, and I know how to handle it after the World Championship and so on. I can wake up and have quite a lot of pain, which I had today, and couldn't quite pull the ball as I usually can. But I can hook and play a little differently, so I still have the opportunity to win matches in other ways, says Möregårdh.
In the next round, he will face Argentine Francisco Sanchi, ranked 172nd in the world.
Earlier on Sunday, Mattias Falck won his match in the singles tournament against Argentine Santiago Lorenzo with 4–3 in sets.
In mixed doubles, Kristian Karlsson and Stina Källberg won against the Ukrainian duo Anton Limonov and Solomiya Brateyko with 3–0 in sets.
