Truls Möregårdh Advances to Quarter-Finals at Europe Smash 2025
Truls Möregårdh secures a spot in the quarter-finals of Europe Smash 2025 after a decisive win against Cho Dae-seon.
Key Points
- • Truls Möregårdh advanced to the quarter-finals by defeating Cho Dae-seon 3-0.
- • Möregårdh will face An Jae-hyun next, who upset world number three Tomokazu Harimoto.
- • He expressed excitement at playing in front of Swedish fans and confidence in his performance.
Swedish table tennis player Truls Möregårdh has made a strong impression at the Europe Smash 2025 tournament in Malmö, successfully advancing to the quarter-finals. In his previous match, Möregårdh decisively defeated South Korea’s Cho Dae-seon, who is currently ranked 67th in the world, with a straight-sets victory of 3-0. The set scores were 11-5, 12-10, and 11-4, showcasing his dominant performance throughout the match.
Following his victory, Möregårdh shared his enthusiasm for competing in front of a home crowd, stating, "I enjoy every second," reflecting his passion for the sport and the support of local fans. Looking ahead, Möregårdh will face An Jae-hyun in the quarter-finals. An, ranked 16th globally, gained attention earlier by upsetting the world’s third-ranked player, Tomokazu Harimoto, with a close 3-2 match.
Möregårdh expressed confidence in his future matches, affirming, "I will give it a try. There are always tough matches. I just hope I can continue to maintain this level. Then it will be tough for my opponents." With his sights set on reaching the finals, the upcoming clash against An Jae-hyun promises to be an exciting challenge for the Swedish athlete.