Paris Olympics 2024 Table Tennis: Manika Batra vs Anna Hursey preview, prediction, and where to watch

Indian table tennis sensation Manika Batra will square off against 18-year-old Anna Hursey of Great Britain in the opening round of the women’s singles event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The match is scheduled for July 28 at South Paris Arena 4.

Batra, seeded 18th for this edition, made it to the third round in the women’s singles at Tokyo 2020. This will be her third successive appearance at the Summer Games after making her debut at Rio 2016.

Currently ranked world No. 28, Batra has had a remarkable year in 2024. One of her best feats was at the Saudi Smash 2024, where she upset world No. 2 and former world champion Wang Manyu of China, securing a 3-1 victory in the round of 32. She also achieved her career-high ranking of 24 as well.

Meanwhile, Anna Hursey will be making her Olympics debut. The Welsh teenager, ranked 103rd in the standings, had a stellar 2024. Her recent victories include winning the Women's Singles at the National Championships 2024 and the Women's Doubles at the WTT Feeder Manchester 2024.

Manika Batra vs Anna Hursey Match Details

Match Details: Manika Batra vs Anna Hursey, Round of 64, Paris Olympics 2024

Date and Time: Sunday, July 28, 2024, 4:30 PM

Venue: South Paris Arena 4

Manika Batra vs Anna Hursey Prediction

Batra who has already gotten the better of Anna Hursey once before is expected to win this round. Batra is ranked way above Hursey and had a stellar 2024. She is one of the best medal hopes for India and is likely to start her Paris 2024 campaign on a winning note.

When and where to watch the game?

The encounter will be telecasted live in India on Sports 18 channels and the live streaming will be available on Jio Cinema. The game will start at 4.30 PM.