Author of an ideal start to the meeting, the French Simon Gauzy ended up falling against the Chinese world N.2 Wang Chuqin (4-2), and stops in the round of 16 table tennis Worlds in Doha. The 43rd worldwide led two sets to nothing against his opponent of the day, who finally respected the logic: 11-9, 11-9, 2-11, 9-11, 4-11, 8-11.
The challenge was immense, especially since Wang Chuqin had not lost any set since the start of the competition. But it was indeed Simon Gauzy who started strong by winning the first set, then the second, marked by a few spectacular points between the two Pontaires. “I think he had to play his best ping to put me in trouble“analyzed Gauzy after the meeting.”I made a very big match, it's just that he is stratospheric, “he added.
In front of a tide of Chinese supporters in the stands of Lusail Arena, who claimed the name of their favorite in unison, Wang Chuqin managed to come back to the height, although still jostled not a Gauzy not far from a crazy climb to the fourth set after being led 10-4. But, after having let the 5th round escape, and again held the high dragee at Wang Chuqin in the 6th, the Frenchman finally returned arms
