WTT Singapore Smash 2024: Sharath Kamal becomes the first Indian to reach quarters of a smash event
Sarath’s 3-0 victory against Omar Assar has made history, as he becomes the first Indian player to qualify for the Quarter Finals in WTT Singapore. It is a momentous achievement that showcases Sarath’s incredible talent and determination. wait to see what he will accomplish next.11-4,11-8,12-10).
Prior to this, Sharath overpowered world no.13 Darco Jorgic in the round of 32 by 3-1 (8-11, 11-6, 11-8, 11-9), and became India’s no.1 ranked player and qualified for the round of 16 match.
In the game with World ranking no.22 Omar Assar, Sharath, ranked 88th in the world, won the qualifiers and advanced to the main draw. He easily won the first two rounds but faced a tough challenge in the third round against Assar. Despite making mistakes, Sharath won the last two crucial points to secure another upset and advance to the next stage. Sharath showcased an amazing performance before the 2024 Olympics.
After winning matches in the qualifying round where he defeated Romania’s Andre Istrate, Japan’s Yuta Tanaka, and Slovenia’s Deni Kozul, Sharath Kamal of India secured his place in the main draw. He then defeated Chilean World No. 31 Nicolas Burgos 3-0 (11-5, 11-4, 11-6) in the round of 64, and went on to the quarterfinals after defeating Omar Assar.
Sharath Kamal, a 10-time national table tennis champion from India, has proven his mettle by reaching the Round of 16 at a Star Contender event in 2021. In the past two seasons, he had struggled to win a game at the high-level World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash event. However, his skills and experience make him a formidable opponent in the world of table tennis.
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