At the WTT Europe Smash 2025, French Paddler Simon Gauzy delivered a remarkable performance to defeat China’s Lin Gaoyuan in a thrilling Round of 64 clash. The match went the distance, with Gauzy prevailing 3–2 in games.
Simon Gauzy Stuns Lin Gaoyuan
Simon has been playing amazing but early loses against top players has been an hurdle for Gauzy in 2025. Recently lost against an inform Kanak Jha, Gauzy this time stepped up and finally defeats China’s Lin Gaoyuan in an epic thriller. Gauzy’s aggressive forehand loops and tactical placement kept Lin guessing.
In final set, Gauzy used Strawberry returns on Lin Serve in final game which broke Lin’s rhythm & ultimately sealing victory for former French Champion.
| Match | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final | Simon Gauzy (France) | 3-2 (9–11, 11–9, 2–11, 11–6, 11–9) | Lin Gaoyuan (China) |
Other Notable Round of 64 Results
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Dimitrij Ovtcharov (GER) def. Xiang Peng (CHN) 3–1
- Scoreline: 11–9, 11–9, 4–11, 11–8
Dimitrij Ovtcharov showed his experience and consistency, comfortably navigating the early round against the young Chinese. Unfortunately for Xiang, he played amazing against German legend.
- Scoreline: 11–9, 11–9, 4–11, 11–8
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Lin Shidong (CHN) def. Nicholas Lum (AUS) 3–0
- Scoreline: 11–7, 12–10, 11–5
Lin Shidong’s backhand attacks proved too much for Lum, sealing a straight-game win.
- Scoreline: 11–7, 12–10, 11–5
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Luka Mladenovic (LUX) def. Kirill Gerassimenko (KAZ) 3–2
- Scoreline: 11–9, 6–8, 12–11, 14–12, 11–8
Luka continued his stellar performance & showed nerves of steel, edging out a tight match in the fifth game to beat Kirill.
- Scoreline: 11–9, 6–8, 12–11, 14–12, 11–8
SEE ALSO: Luka Mladenovic enter main draw at WTT Grand Smash Sweden 2025
Looking Ahead
With these results, Gauzy, Ovtcharov, Lin Shidong, and Mladenovic advance to the Round of 32, promising more exciting clashes in the coming days. Table Tennis Fans will be eagerly watching to see if Simon Gauzy can maintain his momentum against the top seeds.
Simon’s inventive gameplay is always appealing & attractive to table tennis fans around the world.
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