Superman Sathiyan plays six matches in a day, loses just one
Sathiyan's senior teammate Achanta Sharath Kamal too figured in six matches on Friday and managed to advance to the next stage in men's singles and doubles.
Sathiyan's senior teammate Achanta Sharath Kamal too figured in six matches on Friday and managed to advance to the next stage in men's singles and doubles.
Ho Ying and Leong Cheng Feng of Malaysia were defeated 3-1 by Akula and Kamal. The Indian duo won the match by scores of 5-11, 11-2, 11-6, and 11-5.
To help India fight the virus, sports personalities along with others are coming forward to contribute to the PM-CARES Fund and to their respective state funds.
Their previous ranking of ninth that came out last month was India's highest ever in the men's team category.
In the match that lasted for one hour and four minutes, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran showed immense quality at the table and the grit to do what he's done.
In a match that lasted for more than an hour, Sathiyan beat Simon 4-3 to register his maiden victory over the French paddler.
Sharath and Sathiyan will next take on Buwaneka and Imesh Ranasingha
