Shafted by the ITTF

Ryan Jenkins won his first match of the Austrian ITTF Pro Tour in a gigantic battle against Vanrossomme of Belgium 4-3 (12-10 in the 7th!), only for both players to get disqualified after the match.

For Jenkins, it was a case of his bat connecting with the table during the 6th set and a small piece of wood dislodging for the side of his bat. This meant the racket 'was not complete' and therefore disqualified. An appeal would not be heard and the win was scratched from history. This means a loss of world ranking points for the Welshman.

Additionally the Belgian was also shown the exit door as his bat failed the gloss test with the forehand rubber being 'too shiny'.

Both players are able to continue the tournament today against the Korean Lee Jung Sam.

The ITTF has not shown the same rules to other players at this event with problemed rackets.