WTT Series: Aruna Quadri set up Zhang Yudong clash

By Samantha Allen

Published: March 3, 2022 | 8:02 PM GMT

Africa’s top rated Table Tennis star, Aruna Quadri moved to the round of 16 of the ongoing World Table Tennis Contender Series in Oman.

This comes after a round of 32 Victory at the expense of Cederic Nuytinck.

The 11th rated player in the world defeated Belgium’s Nuytinck 3-2 (11-13, 11-9, 9-11, 11-9, 11-8) in the round of 32 at the Sultan Qaboos Sport Complex, Muscat, Oman.

Up next for the Nigerian is a round of 16 face off with Zhang Yudong of China in the quarter finals.

The tie is scheduled to serve off at 19:10 GMT today, Thursday, March 3, 2022.

Senegal’s Ibrahima Diaw was beaten 3-1 by Zhou Qihao of China, while Egyptian Ahmed Saleh defeated Joao Monteiro 3-1 to also book a place in the last 16.

NP/ Mercy Chukwudiebere
WTT Series: Aruna Quadri set up Zhang Yudong clash

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.