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India's Manav Thakkar faced a challenging match against
Tomokazu Harimoto of Japan in the ITTF World Championships 2025, ultimately losing 4-2. Thakkar, ranked
49th in the world, showcased resilience by winning two games, but Harimoto, ranked
4th, proved too strong.
Thakkar's performance included saving two game points in the first game and winning the third and fifth games, demonstrating his competitive spirit. However, Harimoto's experience and skill led to a decisive victory with scores of
13-11, 11-3, 9-11, 11-6, 9-11, 11-3.
This loss marks a disappointing exit for Thakkar, who was aiming to advance further in the tournament held in
Doha, Qatar. The match highlighted the gap in rankings but also showcased Thakkar's potential against top-tier players.
India's performance in the championships has been challenging, with other players like
Manika Batra and
Diya Chitale also exiting early in their respective matches, indicating a tough competition for the Indian contingent in this prestigious event.
India's Manav Thakkar was eliminated from the ITTF World Championships 2025 after a hard-fought match against Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto, losing 4-2. Thakkar, ranked 49th, managed to win two games but ultimately fell short against the fourth-ranked Harimoto in Doha, Qatar.
