Olympics 2024 Table Tennis: Harmeet Desai defeats Abo Yaman- Highlights
Harmeet Desai will play the preliminary round in the men's singles category in tale tennis, in his Olympic debut match.
Harmeet Desai will play Zaid Abo Yaman of Jordan in the preliminary round in men's singles category at Paris. (Photo Credit: IndiaAllSports/X)
India's table tennis journey at the Paris Olympics kicked off with a win with Harmeet Desai defeating Jordanian Zaid Yaman 11-7, 11-9, 11-5, 11-5 in straight sets.
After a slow start, Harmeet was on full flow as he dominated his opponent and secured a rather comfortable victory.
He will face France's Felix Lebrun in the next round on 28th July.
As it happened:
Harmeet Desai beats Zaid Abo Yaman in the preliminary round of the men's singles event in table tennis.
He was a tad nervy in the first Game but did well to win it and since then, went from strength to strength and has proceeded to the next round.
The final score is Harmeet 4-0 Abo Yaman (11-7, 11-9, 11-5, 11-5)
Good start for the Indians in table tennis!
Harmeet is just two away now!
Harmeet is four points away from winning the preliminary round match.
A superb smash placed out of the reach of Abo Yaman as Harmeet is now looking extremely confident and in control.
The third game was Harmeet's best on display as he blew away his opponent, not giving anything away.
He is now just one game away from setting up a clash against Felix Lebrun, the world no.5.
Harmeet is now ahead by four, and is just three away from a 3-0 lead!
Harmeet looks calm and composed as this game is going just how Harmeet would have liked it.
A strong three-point lead for the Indian paddler.
Harmeet will look to pull back ahead after Abo Yaman levelled things up.
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