Aruna came to power to the fourth round in Doha

Quadri Aruna underlined the status of her elite at the ITTF 2025 World Championship with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Benedikt Duda Germany, securing his place in the fourth round of the men’s single at the Lusail Hall in Doha, Qatar.

Bintang Nigeria, who is now the only African challenger at the men’s single after the release of Omar Assar in the second round on Monday, May 19, gave a governing appearance to Germany Kreck.

Although lagging behind 1-2 in the previous head-to-head meeting, Aruna rose to the opportunity in a match filled with fast demonstrations and pleasant exchanges.

He opened strongly, taking the first set 11-9, but widower responded with a dominant 11-4 victory in the second.

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Aruna adjusted her tactics in the third set, targeting Forehand Duda and regained control with a 11-8 victory. The controversial service error call on 2-2 in the fourth set seems to be blabbering Nigerians, who dropped the game 11-2.

However, Aruna showed extraordinary calm and endurance in the fifth set. Behind 3-9, he made an amazing comeback to the level 9-9 and finally won the set of 12-10.

The momentum was carried away to six, where Aruna’s trust jumped. With a strong Forehand loop and the right shot placement, he closed the 11-9 match to seal the 4-2 victory.

Even the Commentator of the match full of praise for Aruna’s vibrant comeback and tactical brilliance, highlighting her calm under pressure and the ability to change waves when it was most important.

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