Summary
Their victories secured all eight semifinal places for Indian men’s and women’s singles.
The upsets highlight India’s growing strength in the sport.
Key Points
3 points1
Three Indian players beat higher‑ranked Australian opponents in quarter‑finals.
2
All eight semifinal berths are now occupied by Indian competitors.
3
These results demonstrate India's rising performance in table tennis.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsupset
when a lower‑ranked player beats a stronger one
quarterfinals
the round before the semifinals
semifinals
the round before the final match
higher‑ranked
players who are considered better because of past results
opponents
the other players or teams you play against
trio
a group of three people
ensuring
making sure something happens
berths
places or spots in a competition
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