In an exciting clash at the WTT Contender Tunis, Archana Kamath and Manav Thakkar showcased their prowess in mixed doubles table tennis. Facing fellow Indians Ayhika Mukherjee and Snehit Suravajjula, the duo secured a convincing 3-1 victory (11-6, 10-12, 11-6, 11-6) in the opening round.
Archana Kamath in a sublime form
Recently, in a thrilling showdown at the WTT Contender Lagos 2024, India’s Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath triumphed in the women’s doubles event. The Indian duo secured the title with a commanding 3-0 victory over fellow compatriots Diya Chitale and Yashaswini Ghorpade 11-9, 11-6, 12-10.
Sreeja and Archana’s path to the title was marked by a series of impressive performances. In the semifinals, they faced the Asian Games bronze medallists Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee. The Indian pair showcased their prowess, winning the match decisively with scores of 11-7, 11-5, 12-10. Their dominance in the semifinal set the stage for an all-Indian final against Diya and Yashaswini.
Table Tennis: Archana Kamath/Manav Thakkar beat compatriots Ayhika/Snehit 3-1 in opening round of Mixed Doubles at WTT Contender Tunis.
Sathiyan/Sreeja also win their 1st round encounter against home favorite pair 3-0 in opening round. #TableTennis
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Their seamless coordination and strategic play allowed them to dominate the match, setting a promising tone for their campaign in Tunis. As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling performances from this talented Indian pair.
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