A group Stage exit for Sreeja Akula

Sreeja, who had a must-win encounter in her final group match against world no.13 Szocs, lost the first two games, ending her quest for the first-ever knockout stage at the ITTF World Cup.

Szocs, despite confirming her place in the round of 16 after the first two games, didn't drop the pressure and complete a clean sweep in the match, and went into the next phase with an unbeaten streak.

Final Score: Sreeja Akula (IND) 8-11, 6-11, 9-11, 8-11 Bernadette Szocs (ROU)