Truls Möregårdh started the World Cup table tennis tournament in Macao with a victory in his first group match. According to Sydsvenskan, he defeated Manav Thakkar of India 3-1 in sets, with scores of 11-5, 3-11, 11-7, 11-5. Skånska Dagbladet reports he won 3-1 in sets against Park Gang-Hyeon.
Möregårdh is reportedly the second seed and one of the favorites in the tournament. The World Cup is described as one of the year's most prestigious events, with three other Swedish players—Anton Källberg, Kristian Karlsson, and Linda Bergström—also competing in Macao, where group play has begun.