Quadri Aruna Set for WTT Contender Chennai in India

Nigeria’s table tennis star, Quadri Aruna, has been confirmed for the maiden WTT Contender Chennai after being picked as a replacement for Germany’s Dimitrij Ovtcharov.

WTT Contender Chennai: Key Details

• Event Date: March 25-30, 2025

• Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai, India

• Prize Pool: $270,000

The tournament is the fifth WTT event of the year and the first-ever WTT Contender to be staged in Chennai, India.

Tough Competition for Aruna

The world number 19 will face stiff competition in the men’s singles, where he joins:

• Omar Assar (Egypt) – His long-time African rival

• Tomokazu Harimoto (Japan, World No. 4)

• Hugo Calderano (Brazil, World No. 6)

• Jonathan Groth (Denmark, World No. 17)

Aruna’s Recent Form in WTT Events

WTT Star Contender Doha (January): Reached the semi-finals, losing to Tomokazu Harimoto in straight sets.

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WTT Champions Chongqing 2025 (March): Eliminated in the round of 32 after a 3-0 loss to Wang Chuqin (World No. 2, China).

Expectations for Aruna in Chennai

The World Table Tennis (WTT) body has tipped Aruna for a strong performance in India, teasing fans with a post:

“Stay tuned. There’s more to come from Quadri Aruna in India.”

Meanwhile, WTT Executive Director Mounir Bessah hailed Chennai’s inclusion in the WTT Series, emphasizing its role in expanding the global reach of table tennis.

With a mix of top-ranked players and a grand stage set in Tamil Nadu, Aruna will aim for a breakthrough performance in India.