Passage Based Questions: Current Affairs & GK - 9 | Passage Based Questions for CLAT Preparation PDF Download

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Ace Indian paddler ____ A ____ produced a sensational performance to clinch the 2020 ITTF Challenger Plus Oman Open men’s singles title here.
The seasoned campaigner was down by a game but recovered well to outclass top seeded ____ B ____ of Portugal 6-11, 11-8, 12-10, 11-9, 3-11, 17-15 in the final.
With Oman Open crown, the 37-year-old veteran also ended his decade-long wait for a title in an ITTF event. Sharath last bagged a title in ____ C ____ when he won Egypt Open. Since then he made two semifinal appearances (Morocco Open in 2011 and India Open in 2017) but couldn’t get his hands on the trophy.
Earlier in the semifinal, Sharath pulled off a stunning come-from-behind victory against Russia’s Kirill Skachkov. The fourth-seeded Indian came back after being two games down to register a 11-13, 11-13, 13-11, 11-9, 13-11, 8-11, 11-7 win in a thrilling seven-set semifinal that lasted an hour and eight minutes.
Freitas entered final with a 5-11, 11-9, 6-11, 6-11, 11-8, 13-11, 11-3 win over Harmeet Desai. Indian paddler Desai produced a gritty performance and dominated the match at the initial stage. However, World No. 26 Freitas fought back after being 3-1 down and went on to win the next three successive games to make his way into the final.