WTT Star Contender: Aruna Beats British Champion To Progress
Nigerian table tennis star Quadri Aruna kicked off 2025 with a significant victory by beating British champion Liam Pitchford, propelling him to the third round of the Men’s Singles at the WTT Star Contender Doha in Qatar.
Fifth seed Aruna navigated the challenging style of Pitchford to avoid an early exit. Despite losing the first game 10-12, the Nigerian bounced back to win the next three games at 11-9, 11-9, 11-9, securing his spot in the third round.
Next, Aruna will face Spain’s Alvaro Robles, who also advanced by defeating a Japanese contender in the second round.
Earlier in the competition, Egypt’s Dina Meshref was unable to overcome China’s Chen Yi, exiting the Women’s Singles in the second round with a 3-1 loss.
ITTF-Africa/Chidi Nwoke.
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