The intensity of competition continued to rise on Day 3 of the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships 2023 in Durban, South Africa. Exciting matches unfolded, showcasing the skills and determination of players from around the globe. Let's take a closer look at the results:
In the Men's Singles Round of 64, India's Sharath Kamal Achanta faced a formidable opponent in South Korea's Lee Sang Su. Despite Kamal's valiant efforts, Lee asserted his dominance, securing a convincing 4-0 victory. The scores of 11-4, 13-11, 11-8, and 12-10 favored Lee Sang Su, highlighting his exceptional performance.
Shifting the focus to the Women's Singles Round of 128, India's Sreeja Akula encountered a tough challenge in Germany's Ying Han.
Despite her best efforts, Sreeja struggled to find her rhythm, succumbing to Ying Han's superior skills. The match ended with a 4-0 victory for Ying Han, with scores of 2-11, 4-11, 2-11, and 4-11.
In the Men's Doubles Round of 32, the Indian pair of Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Sharath Kamal Achanta displayed exceptional teamwork and skill. Their opponents, Bence Majoros from Denmark and Anders Lind from Hungary were unable to match their prowess.
Sathiyan and Kamal dominated the match, clinching a resounding 3-0 victory with scores of 11-5, 11-4, and 15-13 at the World Table Tennis Championships.
These results underscore the intense competition and the high level of talent exhibited by players representing different nations. As the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships 2023 progress, fans eagerly anticipate more exhilarating matches and outstanding performances from the world's top table tennis players.
In the Mixed Doubles Round of 32, an intriguing battle unfolded between Brazil's Eric Jouti and Luca Kumahra and the Indian duo of Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Manika Batra. Demonstrating excellent synergy and skill, the Indian pair emerged triumphant with a 3-1 victory.
The scores of 11-6, 11-8, 7-11, and 6-11 favored Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Manika Batra, highlighting their determination and ability to overcome their Brazilian opponents.
As the tournament progresses, anticipation builds for more captivating encounters and exceptional displays of talent at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships 2023.
ITTF World Table Tennis Championships 2023: Day 3 Results (Indians Only)
Men's Singles - Round of 64
Lee Sang Su (South Korea) defeated Sharath Kamal Achanta (India) 4-0
Scores: 11-4, 13-11, 11-8, 12-10
Men's Doubles - Round of 32
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran/Sharath Kamal Achanta (India) defeated Bence Majoros (Denmark)/Anders Lind (Hungary) 3-0
Scores: 11-5, 11-4, 15-13
Women's Singles - Round of 128
Ying Han (Germany) defeated Sreeja Akula (India) 4-0
Scores: 2-11, 4-11, 2-11, 4-11
Mixed Doubles - Round of 32
Eric Jouti/Luca Kumahra (Brazil) lost to Sathiyan Gnanasekaran/Manika Batra (India) 1-3
Scores: 11-6, 11-8, 7-11, 6-11