Japanese weapon: Aruna Quadri knocked out of WTT Star Contender Doha

Nigerian Table Tennis legend Aruna Quadri has now been knocked out of the tournament in Doha, Qatar.

On Saturday, January 11, 2025, Quadri was knocked out of the WTT Star Contender.

In a match-up that latest just three sets, Quadri was dominated by Japanese star Tomokazu Harimoto.

The first set was the closest but Harimoto was able to edge Quadri 11-9.

In the second set, the domination started as Harimoto recorded an 11-3 win.

The third set also went 11-5 for Harimoto to seal a comfortable win.

The victory means Quadri is knocked out of the tournament in the semifinals while Harimoto progresses to the Championship game.

Quadri made history in Doha with a 3-1 win over England's Liam Pitchford in the Preliminary Round of the tournament.

He followed it up with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Alvaro Robles of Spain in the round of 32.

Quadri is expected to return for the third-place game at the Lusail Sports Arena.