In a stunning punch-above-weight victory, India's star paddler Manika Batra defeated world number 2 Wang Manyu of China to advance to the round of 16 at the Saudi Smash in Jeddah on Monday (May 6, 2024). Batra prevailed over Wang 3-1 (6-11, 11-5, 11-7, 12-10) in 37 minutes, and will next face Germany’s Nina Mittelham for a spot in the quarter-finals. (More Sports News)