Ovtcharov withdraws due to a violation of the world championships

The most prominent player in Germany is not from the tournament: Dimitrij Ovtcharov had to withdraw from the individual World Championships in Doha because of an injury. After an unsuccessful double test game together with Patrick Franziska, who ended with 0: 3 against the Australian outsider Hwan Bae and Aditya Sareen-Hat of the 36-year-old former world No. 1 his participation in the singles. His opponent in the first round, Austria's Daniel Habohn, stepped into the 64th round in the Lusail Sports Arena.

“I am extremely disappointed because I had prepared well as always,” said Ovtcharov.

A disc problem that radiates in his arm and the wrist significantly limited its mobility:

“That's just not enough to be competitive at a World Cup.”

His withdrawal is a big blow for the five -time world championship medalist, who, together with Franziska, claimed the only medal (bronze) in Germany at the 2023 World Championships in Durban.