Olympics 2024 Table Tennis: Know All About Manika Batra's Indian-Origin French Opponent Prithika Pavade

Manika Batra gave a stellar performance defeating Anna Hursey to reach the Round of 32 in the table tennis women's singles event at the Paris Olympics 2024.

The top Indian paddler will now face Indian-origin-French starlet Prithika Pavade. Ahead of the game, let us take a detailed look at Pavade and her head to head record against Batra.

Who is Prithika Pavade?

Prithika Pavade, a notable talent in table tennis, is making a name for herself on the international stage. Born in 2004 to Indian parents from Pondicherry, she represents France with exceptional skill and determination.

In the latest ITTF rankings, Prithika holds the 18th position in women's singles, reflecting her consistent performance and steady climb up the global standings. Her rankings in women's doubles (28th) and mixed doubles (43rd) highlight her versatility and proficiency across different formats of the game.

Prithika's journey in table tennis began to gain attention early on. She quickly demonstrated her prowess by winning titles at various youth tournaments, showcasing her potential. Notable victories include the WTT Youth Star Contender in Vila Nova de Gaia and the ITTF World Youth Championships U19.

Transitioning to senior competition, Prithika has made steady progress with significant achievements. Her triumph at the French National Championships in 2022, where she claimed titles in both singles and doubles, underscored her growing dominance in the domestic circuit.

Internationally, she has consistently performed well, achieving notable placements such as runner-up in mixed doubles at the WTT Contender Antalya and women's singles at the WTT Star Contender Ljubljana.

Manika Batra vs Prithika Pavade Head to Head

Prithika Pavade and Manika Batra have not yet faced each other in women's singles. However, their paths have crossed in mixed doubles events. In the WTT Contender Tunis 2021, the duo of Prithika Pavade and Cassin A was defeated by Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran.

The tables turned in 2023 at the WTT Contender Antalya, where Prithika Pavade, paired with Lebrun, triumphed over the Indian pair of Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran in mixed doubles.

As she prepares for the Paris Olympics 2024, Prithika has intensified her focus on women's singles, aiming to make a significant impact on home soil. Her recent victory over Iran's Neda Shahsavari in the Round of 64 exemplifies her competitive spirit and readiness to compete at the highest level.