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WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026: Snehit, Nithya upset higher-ranked opponents

Snehit Suravajjula saved six match points to stun 13th seed Mizuki Oikawa, while Nithya Mani beat 14th seed Minhyung Jee to enter the pre-quarters at WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026

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Chennai: Snehit Suravajjula saved six match points in the decider to upset Japanese 13th seed Mizuki Oikawa, while qualifier Nithya Mani packed off 14th seed Minhyung Jee of Australia to reach the men’s and women's singles pre-quarterfinals in the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026 at the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University in Chennai on Friday. IANS

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