Overview

• Manav Thakkar, ranked 48th, put up a spirited fight but lost to world number four Tomokazu Harimoto in six games.
• Manika Batra, ranked 46th, was defeated by lower-ranked Park Gahyeon (world number 130) in straight games, struggling with unforced errors.
• Diya Chitale, ranked 88th, fell to Chen I Ching of Chinese Taipei in a four-game match, concluding India’s singles run.
• Thakkar impressed with his resilience, winning two games and engaging in long rallies against his highly-ranked opponent.
• India’s players showcased determination but were unable to replicate their recent continental success on the global stage.