Chennai, March 29 -- Achanta Sharath Kamal's two-decade-long legendary career came to a close on Saturday with a Round of 16 loss to Snehit Suravajjula in Men's Singles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender Chennai 2025.

Facing his Men's Doubles partner and one of Indian Table Tennis' brightest emerging talents, Sharath battled valiantly but was edged out 3-0 by the younger player, who displayed remarkable composure and precision to claim all three games by close margins, as per a press release from WTT.

Snehit's triumph symbolised the rise of a new generation-consolidated by Manav Thakkar becoming the first Indian male to reach a WTT Star Contender Quarterfinal-as he overcame a mentor and stalwart of the sport in a 'Passing of...