**Quadri Aruna Suffers Eighth Straight WTT Series Defeat** Nigeria's table tennis sensation, Quadri Aruna, is still searching for his first win in the WTT series this year. The star athlete suffered a 3-0 defeat to France's Félix Lebrun at the WTT Champions Chongqing on Tuesday. This is Aruna's eighth consecutive loss in the WTT series. The match, which took place at the Bloomage Biotech Biohyalux E·C·M Arena in China, saw Aruna succumb to Lebrun's firepower in straight sets, losing 11-5, 11-6, 11-3. Aruna's last win in the WTT series dates back to September 2025, when he beat China's Huang Youzheng in the round of 16. This defeat means Aruna will have to continue waiting for his first win in the WTT series. He has faced Lebrun four times before, with his only victory being a hard-fought 3-2 win at the WTT Contender Durban in South Africa in January 2023. However, Lebrun has been on a roll lately, losing only one of his last five matches. Aruna's recent form has been concerning, especially considering his exit in the semi-finals at the ITTF Africa Cup in February, where he lost to Algeria's Mehdi Bouloussa. Meanwhile, Egypt's Omar Assar, another top African player, will face Japan's Yukiya Uda in the round of 32 on Wednesday. Aruna's struggles in the WTT series have raised concerns about his form and preparation for upcoming tournaments. As he continues to search for his first win, fans and stakeholders will be watching closely to see if he can turn his fortunes around.