Liam Pitchford (SPINDEX: 2897) will miss significant time with a right hip injury that will require surgery, sources confirm to Table Tennis TV.
A timeline for Pitchford’s return is not yet clear, but he is expected to miss at least 4-6 months. He has been ruled out of WTT Star Contender London 2025 and the European Championships, as reported by Table Tennis England.
Pitchford told Table Tennis England that he has been managing his injury since the 2024 Paris Olympics, but it grew worse in recent weeks. He is reportedly aiming to be healthy for the 2026 World Team Championships in London.
“[Surgery] is not an easy decision to make, but hopefully it is one for the best,” Pitchford told Table Tennis TV. “I’ll try and come back stronger.”
Pitchford is a four-time Olympian for the English national team and an 11-time medalist at the Commonwealth Games. He is England’s highest-ranked men’s singles player, and the current No. 54 player in the world.
He also represents the Florida Crocs of Major League Table Tennis. He was the first overall pick in last year’s MLTT Draft and a finalist for Season 2 MVP.
Last season with the Crocs, Pitchford earned a 64.4% singles win percentage (29-16) and a 46.7% doubles win percentage (14-16), while winning 51.5% of his Golden Games (52-101).
Pitchford may not be playing for the Crocs at this time, but he is supporting them from home with advice, guidance andcheers.
“They’ve got a good team spirit,” Pitchford said of the Crocs. “The first weekend was okay, and I think they can build on that and hopefully get even better throughout the season.”
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