Recently updated on October 24th, 2022 at 01:59 pm
Aruna Quadri has become the first African player to reach the semifinals stage of the WTT Star Contender after an outstanding 3-0 (11-8, 11-8, 11-7) win over China’s Zhou Qihao, in the quarterfinal stage of the Men’s singles in Doha, Qatar.
Aruna has now defeated three Chinese players on his way to the semifinals in Doha, having gotten past Liu Dingshuo in the round of 32 and Zhao Zihao in the last 16.
Speaking on Aruna’s victory, the World Table Tennis (WTT) described him on his performance in the WTT Star Contender as:
“A Kryptonite to the Chinese players in Doha.
Quadri Aruna has been China’s kryptonite in Doha. The Nigerian superstar has added another name to his hit list, defeating Zhou Qihao 3-0 (11-8, 11-8, 11-7) to advance to the Men’s Singles semi-final.
That makes it three consecutive Chinese team members which Aruna has sent packing. Most amazingly, he has won the last two matches in straight games. Does this make the Nigerian World No.14 the new favourite to take the title?.”
