Aruna ousts British champion to progress at WTT Star Contender Doha

Quadri Aruna kicked off 2025 with a significant victory on Thursday by defeating British champion, Liam Pitchford.

This win propelled him to the third round of the Men’s Singles at the WTT Star Contender Doha in Qatar.

Earlier in the competition, Egypt’s Dina Meshref was unable to overcome China’s Chen Yi, exiting the Women’s Singles in the second round with a 3-1 loss.