As Chennai host the WTT Contender 2025, Manav Thakkar continues the Indian challenge, as he qualifies for the men's singles semifinal by defeating Korean Lim Jonghoon 3-2 in the quarterfinal. With the win Manav created history as he became the first male singles player to enter a WTT Contender Event semifinal. Earlier, Manav defeated Andre Bertelsmeier of Germany 3-2 in the men’s singles pre-quarterfinal. Indian Table Tennis Legend Achanta Sharath Kamal Retires Following WTT Star Contender 2025 Exit in Chennai.
Manav Thakkar Creates History
BREAKING: Manav Thakkar creates HISTORY 🔥🔥🔥
He becomes 1st ever Indian male paddler to reach SEMIS of WTT Star Contender event.
Manav stuns Olympic & World medalist Lim Jonghoon 3-2. #WTTChennai pic.twitter.com/oLXzyifrij
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