Table tennis star Truls Möregårdh, 23, made a successful comeback after a knee injury by winning the world tour event in Montpellier. He defeated Frenchman Alexis Lebrun in the semi-final and crushed Japanese player Sora Matsushima in the final. 'It's crazy. A shock,' he said after the victory.
Truls Möregårdh, Sweden's world number five in table tennis, has had a strong year despite a previous knee injury. In the major world tour event in Montpellier, he advanced to the final with a convincing 4-1 sets victory over home favorite Alexis Lebrun, silencing the crowd during the 23-year-old Swede's dominant performance.
'I have a fantastic year,' Möregårdh commented after the semi-final. In the final, he faced 18-year-old Japanese player Sora Matsushima and won decisively 4-0 in sets, securing the title. The victory marks an impressive comeback for Möregårdh, ranked fifth globally.
The event took place on November 2, 2025, in the French city of Montpellier. Möregårdh's performances highlight his status as one of the sport's top players, and he expressed surprise at his own dominance in the victory interview: 'It's crazy. A shock.' No contradictions were reported in the match results.