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Ovtcharov ousted from world championships

Xinhua, April 29, 2015 Adjust font size:

Germany's Dimitrij Ovtcharov was the men's singles biggest upset at the world championships on Wednesday, losing to South Korean Lee Sang-su in full sets.

The London Olympic bronze medalist evened the score from two sets down and then made it 3-3 until the South Korean was all fired up to secure a 4-3 (11-6, 11-9, 4-11, 8-11, 11-6, 3-11, 11-6) victory.

Lee will take on Egypt's Omar Assar on Thursday. Endi