Indian paddlers Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula reached the pre-quarterfinals of the Asian WTTC Continental Stage at the Lusail Sports Complex, on Tuesday.

India's national champion Sreeja stunned World No. 21 Chen Szu-Yu of Chinese Taipei to reach the pre-quarterfinals. After being down 3-1, Sreeja rallied from behind, brought the best game from her kitty to overcome the seasoned campaigner and register the biggest upset of the tournament.