It was heartbreak for World No.32 Simon Gauzy, as the French artist bowed out of Europe Smash – Sweden 2025 after an electrifying battle with World No.1 Lin Shidong in the Men’s Singles semifinals (11-4, 7-11, 9-11, 5-11, 11-8, 11-9, 11-7). Coming into the match with a recent defeat to Lin at Singapore Smash 2025, Gauzy had every reason to fight for redemption. And fight he did, stepping into the Renaissance ⚜ Arena with a fire in his eyes and magic in his hands. A Stunning Turnaround Lin came out strong, taking the first game 11-4 with explosive precision. But Gauzy, fueled by motivation and his unique flair, turned the tide and stunned the Chinese top seed by winning the next three games in a row. Leading 3-1, the Frenchman seemed just moments away from reaching the final. Then came the fifth game – a narrow win for Lin. In the sixth, Gauzy had a 9-6 lead and was on the verge of clinching the upset of the tournament. But Lin, showcasing championship nerve, rattled off five conse...