Aruna Joins Star-Studded Cast at WTT Star Contender in Slovenia
Nigeria’s top-ranked table tennis player, Quadri Aruna, will compete among the world’s elite at the WTT Star Contender Ljubljana 2025 in Slovenia.
Aruna, ranked 24th globally and Africa’s highest-ranked male player, is seeded No. 14 in the men’s singles category and has earned a bye into the second round (last 32). He is set to face the winner of the first-round match between Japan’s Shunsuke Togami and China’s Xu Haidong on Friday, June 20.
The singles champions at the tournament will receive $17,000 and 600 ranking points, while doubles champions will go home with $5,500 and 600 points.
The WTT Star Contender series features some of the world’s finest talents and serves as a crucial stop for players looking to boost their global rankings and prepare for upcoming major championships.