ITTF Asian Cup 2025: Sreeja loses; Sharath, Manav, and Harmeet win - Highlights
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The second day of the ITTF Asian Cup 2025 saw Indian star paddlers Sreeja Akula, Sharath Kamal, Ayhika Mukherjee, and Manav Thakkar in action.
Sreeja was up against Sun Yingsha, the world's no.1 paddler in women, while Sharath was facing Ebrahim Gubran.
Ayhika Mukherjee was up against Thai paddler Suthasini Sawettabut, while Manav Thakkar took on Izaac Quek.
Young Indian sensation Yashaswini Ghorpade faced Orawang Paranang, and Harmeet ended the day with a win against Kirill Gerassimenko.
As it happened:
After a winless first day, Indian male paddlers had an outstanding comeback as all three players registered a win on the second day.
Men's Singles Results:
Game-5: Harmeet Desai (IND) 11-9 Kirill Garassimenko (KAZ)
Game-4: Harmeet Desai (IND) 8-11 Kirill Garassimenko (KAZ)
Game-3: Harmeet Desai (IND) 11-9 Kirill Garassimenko (KAZ)
Game-2: Harmeet Desai (IND) 12-10 Kirill Garassimenko (KAZ)
Game-1: Harmeet Desai (IND) 7-11 Kirill Garassimenko (KAZ)
Game-5: Yashaswini Ghorpade (IND) 5-11 Orawan Paranang (THA)
Game-5: Yashaswini Ghorpade (IND) 2-5 Orawan Paranang (THA)
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