Table Tennis
WTT Star Contender Doha: Manav-Manush enters semifinal, Manika Batra exits, Sreeja wins - Highlights
Catch all the Highlights from the second-day action at the WTT Star Contender Doha on Thursday.
Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula in action at the WTT Star Contender Doha 2025.
Indian paddlers had seven matches, 4 in singles and 3 in doubles, on the second day of the WTT Star Contender in Doha, Qatar on Thursday.
Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula were in action in the women's singles round of 32, whereas Manav Thakkar and Sharath Kamal were in action in the men's singles round of 32 matches.
Meanwhile, Manush Shah-Diya Chitale was in action at the quarterfinal of the mixed doubles while Manush-Manav and Sharath-Snehit were in action at the quarterfinals of the men's doubles.
As it happened:
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- 9 Jan 2025 8:34 AM GMT
Sreeja takes an early lead in the game with constant attacks
Game-1: Sreeja Akula (IND) 4-2 Jieni Shao (POR)
- 9 Jan 2025 8:25 AM GMT
Manush-Diya exits in the quarterfinal with a straight-game loss
Final Score: Manush-Diya (IND) 5-11, 5-11, 6-11 Sora-Harimoto (JPN)
- 9 Jan 2025 8:24 AM GMT
Manush's forehand push lands ahead of the table, ending their journey in the event
Game-3: Manush-Diya (IND) 6-11 Sora-Harimoto (JPN)
- 9 Jan 2025 8:21 AM GMT
Manush finds the net on the return as the Japanese pair looking good for the win
Game-3: Manush-Diya (IND) 4-7 Sora-Harimoto (JPN)
- 9 Jan 2025 8:19 AM GMT
Harimoto cross table forehand smash gives them a slight lead from the start
Game-3: Manush-Diya (IND) 2-4 Sora-Harimoto (JPN)
- 9 Jan 2025 8:15 AM GMT
Japanese pair takes the second game as well with identical scores
Game-2: Manush-Diya (IND) 5-11 Sora-Harimoto (JPN)
- 9 Jan 2025 8:14 AM GMT
A couple of unforced errors from Diya on the net, gives Japanese pair a lead
Game-2: Manush-Diya (IND) 3-7 Sora-Harimoto (JPN)
- 9 Jan 2025 8:13 AM GMT
Indian pair take the scores to level terms as Sora's return goes wide
Game-2: Manush-Diya (IND) 3-3 Sora-Harimoto (JPN)
- 9 Jan 2025 8:10 AM GMT
Diya finds the net as the Japanese pair take the opening game
Game-1: Manush-Diya (IND) 5-11 Sora-Harimoto (JPN)
