Indian table tennis player Harmeet Desai achieved a remarkable feat at the WTT Feeder Caracas 2024 in Venezuela by winning both the men’s singles and mixed doubles titles. The tournament, held from October 31 to November 3, saw Desai excel in both categories, highlighting his skill and determination on the international stage.
Harmeet Desai’s Triumph in Men’s Singles
Ranked 90th in the world, Harmeet Desai claimed the men’s singles title by defeating France’s Joe Seyfried, ranked 149th, with a score of 3-0 (11-7, 11-8, 11-6) in the final match. Desai’s performance throughout the tournament was consistent, defeating several skilled players on his path to victory.
Road to the Finals
- Round 2: Defeated Jesus Alejandro Tovar Giraldo (Venezuela)
- Pre-Quarterfinals: Beat Li Enci (China)
- Quarterfinals: Overcame Ning Xiankun (China) in a 3-2 match
- Semifinals: Defeated Joao Monteiro (Portugal) with a similar 3-2 score
Mixed Doubles Victory with Krittwika Roy
In addition to his singles win, Harmeet Desai teamed up with Krittwika Roy to secure the mixed doubles title. The Indian duo defeated Cuba’s Jorge Campos and Daniela Fonseca Carrazana 3-2 (8-11, 11-9, 11-8, 9-11, 11-5) in a thrilling final match. This victory marked Roy’s second WTT Feeder doubles title within weeks, having previously won the women’s doubles title in Cagliari with partner Yashaswini Ghorpade.
Indian Participation and Achievements
Several other Indian players also participated in the WTT Feeder Caracas 2024. Mudit Dani reached the mixed doubles quarterfinals with Guatemala’s Lucia Cordero, while Snehit Suravajjula, in partnership with Argentina’s Martin Bentancor, advanced to the men’s doubles semi-finals.
Harmeet Desai’s Achievements at a Glance
| Event | Partner / Opponent | Result |
| Men’s Singles Final | Joe Seyfried (France) | 3-0 (11-7, 11-8, 11-6) – Winner |
| Mixed Doubles Final | With Krittwika Roy | 3-2 (8-11, 11-9, 11-8, 9-11, 11-5) – Winner |
| Men’s Singles Semifinal | Joao Monteiro (Portugal) | 3-2 – Winner |
| Mixed Doubles Semifinal | With Krittwika Roy vs. Wang Kaibo & Liu Xinran (China) | Winner |
Harmeet Desai at WTT Feeder Caracas 2024 Summary
- Harmeet Desai won both men’s singles and mixed doubles titles at WTT Feeder Caracas 2024.
- Defeated France’s Joe Seyfried 3-0 in the men’s singles final.
- Partnered with Krittwika Roy to win mixed doubles against Cuba’s Jorge Campos and Daniela Fonseca Carrazana.
- Krittwika Roy’s second doubles title in recent weeks after winning in Cagliari.
- Mudit Dani and Snehit Suravajjula also reached later rounds in men’s and mixed doubles.
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FAQs
Harmeet Desai won the men’s singles and mixed doubles titles at the WTT Feeder Caracas 2024.
Harmeet Desai partnered with Krittwika Roy to win the mixed doubles title.
Harmeet Desai defeated Joe Seyfried 3-0 (11-7, 11-8, 11-6) in the men’s singles final.
Krittwika Roy won the women’s doubles title with Yashaswini Ghorpade in Cagliari, marking her second recent doubles title.
Harmeet Desai defeated Portugal’s Joao Monteiro in the men’s singles semifinals.
Yes, Mudit Dani and Snehit Suravajjula participated and advanced to the later stages in doubles events.
