India sends a full strength squad to WTT Contender Tunisia
Dates: April 22–27, 2025
Location: Tunis, Tunisia
Event: WTT Contender Series
Indian Squad Size: 18 Players
India is sending a strong and dynamic contingent to the WTT Contender Tunisia 2025, part of the prestigious World Table Tennis calendar.
With a blend of youth and experience across all five events—Men’s Singles (MS), Women’s Singles (WS), Men’s Doubles (MD), Women’s Doubles (WD), and Mixed Doubles (XD)—the Indian players are poised to make a deep run.
Men’s Singles (MS): Depth in Numbers
India boasts a six-player lineup in the Men’s Singles, including a mix of top-ranked stars and qualifiers:
- Direct Main Draw:
- G. Sathiyan – One of India’s most experienced paddlers, known for his agility and sharp angles.
- Manav Thakkar – A former World No. 1 in U21, with solid international credentials.
- Harmeet Desai – The reigning National Champion and a regular on the international stage.
- Qualifiers:
- Manush Shah – A steady left-hander who has been knocking on the senior circuit’s doors.
- Snehit Suravajjula – Aggressive and technically sound, looking to break through.
- Ankur Bhattacharjee – A promising young player, earning valuable exposure.
All eyes will be on the draw, as India’s qualifiers aim to join the main draw trio for a dominant showing.
Women’s Singles (WS): A Young and Balanced Mix
The Women’s Singles squad blends star power with future prospects:
- Direct Main Draw:
- Manika Batra – India’s highest-ranked female paddler and a global face of Indian table tennis.
- Sreeja Akula – Known for her tenacity and big wins in team events.
- Qualifiers:
- Yashaswini Ghorpade – A rising star and junior circuit standout.
- Sutirtha Mukherjee – Former Olympian making her way back into top form.
- Diya Chitale – Aggressive and consistent, coming off a string of solid performances.
- Taneesha Kotecha – Making her presence felt on the senior circuit.
If the qualifiers manage to convert their chances, India could dominate the main draw with up to six players.
Men’s Doubles (MD): Six-Player Rotation
India’s MD pairs showcase multiple combinations with experienced and experimental duos:
- Manav/Manush – A balanced left-right combo with proven chemistry.
- Sathiyan/Harmeet – Veteran synergy that can challenge top seeds.
- Snehit/Ankur – Youthful pair hoping to gain international traction.
Each pair brings unique strengths, from Harmeet’s counterpunching to Manav’s fast hands at the net.
Women’s Doubles (WD): Experience Meets Youth
India fields two combinations:
- Diya/Yashaswini – Two juniors with fearless playing styles.
- Sreeja/Sutirtha – A tactical and composed duo with past WTT experience.
Both pairs will be aiming to get past early hurdles and test themselves against European and Asian powerhouses.
Mixed Doubles (XD): Strong Chemistry
Two pairs will take the court:
- Manush/Diya – A pairing with prior experience and solid coordination.
- Harmeet/Yashaswini – A relatively new combo that could surprise with their complementary styles.
With XD matches often decided by quick momentum swings, both pairs must be sharp from the start.
What to Watch For
- Can the qualifiers shine? India’s depth means many talented players are coming through the qualification rounds—especially in the women’s singles.
- Will Manika and Sathiyan find their rhythm? As the most senior stars, their form could set the tone for the entire squad.
- Mixed Doubles surprises? India has done well historically in XD; these young combinations could make headlines.
Final Thoughts
The WTT Contender Tunisia 2025 is more than just another stop on the calendar—it’s a critical test ahead of bigger events like the Asian Championships and Olympic qualifiers. With a solid squad across categories and exciting young names pushing through, Indian table tennis fans have plenty to be hopeful about.
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