Nigerian table tennis superstar, Aruna Quadri, on Sunday, won the 2018 ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open in Lagos, defeating his French opponent, Anthony Hacherd.

The 30-year-old Quadri, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, came from a set down to win four sets to three at 13-11, 3-11, 11-8, 7-11, 5-11, 7-11.

After his win, many Nigerians and sports enthusiasts praised him for his brilliant performance on their Twitter pages.

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Some shared his photo on their Twitter page and said he made Nigeria proud.

Aruna Quadri became the first Nigerian to win the men’s singles event of the 2018 ITTF Seamaster Challenge Nigeria Open which ended in Lagos on Sunday, August 12, 2018.

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Also, reacting to his victory, Aruna disclosed that his fans relentless support at the Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall motivated him and gave him morale to beat his opponent.

“The chants from fans boosted my morale during the match.

“I trained very hard before the tournament to ensure that I didn’t disappoint my fans. It would have been annoying and disappointing if I failed the fans that have come from far and wide to support me during this tournament.

“And you can see their attitude all through the match. They did not relent in their effort to spur me even when I lost points, they kept supporting me and that means a lot to me, he said. “

See some photos and comments:

@AQttennis Aruna Quadri makes history. Wins #NigeriaOpen2018 and is the first Nigerian to win the singles event rewarded with $5000. More blessings… pic.twitter.com/UQcyXsTTFK

— Tosin Abayomi (@TosinSports) August 12, 2018

Aruna Quadri deserves lots of praise for emerging as the winner of the #NigeriaOpen2018 and thus becoming the 1st Nigerian to achieve this.
A hard fought 4-2 victory over Antonie Hatchard of France pic.twitter.com/Rmdkyhi4ps

— ADETOLA ADEOLA FARUK (@adetolafaruk) August 12, 2018

Aruna Quadri continues 2 break grounds in T/Tennis. 1st Nigerian/African 2 reach q/final of Olympics, 1st Nigerian 2 win star player of d year & also emerged winner of d 2018 ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open by defeating Antoine Hachard (France) 4-2. @aruna6066 pic.twitter.com/hJEacXwB5R

— Oluwaseun Ajidagba (@seunajidagba) August 13, 2018

Aruna Quadri receiving his title from Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. In addition to the $5,000 prize money he won, Ambode personally rewarded him with an extra N1million #NigeriaOpen2018 pic.twitter.com/zLyfLDBNJC

— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) August 12, 2018

Congratulations to Aruna Quadri, on emerging as the winner of the International Table Tennis Federation Challenge. #NigeriaOpen2018#RaypowerNigeria pic.twitter.com/xmFS4Cw9GS

— RaypowerNetwork (@RaypowerNetwork) August 13, 2018

Baba Ijebu’s Ambassador, Aruna Quadri emerged as the New Men’s Single Champion on beating Antoine Hachard 4-2 to win the #NigeriaOpen2018. Congratulations to him cc @playbabaijebu @ittfnigeriaopen #BabaIjebu pic.twitter.com/5doYq0Ngad

— Osas Cruz (@OsasCruz) August 12, 2018

JOB DONE!

Aruna Quadri wins the #NigeriaOpen2018 men’s singles title.

FT: 4-2
(11-13; 11-3; 8-11; 11-7; 11-5; 11-7)

He becomes the first Nigerian to achieve such a feat.

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— #RIPTM (@mreds) August 12, 2018

He didn’t disappoint, delivered in front of the home crowd who shouted themselves hoarse! Ladies & Gentlemen, we introduce to you the new men’s Singles Champion, join us and celebrate Aruna Quadri who has beaten Antoine Hachard 4-2 to win the #NigeriaOpen2018 Title. pic.twitter.com/UPkucVuEKd

— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) August 12, 2018

BREAKING: Aruna Quadri is through to the final of the Seamaster ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open following a 4-0 thrashing of Thailand’s Wisutmaythangkoon Supanut. #NigeriaOpen2018 pic.twitter.com/9VcCpQAj4W

— Tola Badekale (@BadekaleTola) August 12, 2018

Through to the final, Aruna Quadri has beaten Supanut Wisutmaythangkoon 4-0 to qualify for the final of the men’s Singles at the #NigerianOpen2018. We lack words to describe the atmosphere here at the Teslim Balogun stadium. It’s just electric!

— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) August 12, 2018

Aruna Quadri i know one day u wl mk us proud and u’ve just done that at the #ITTFOpen after five strenuous attempt.
You’ve shown to us that QUITTERS don’t WIN and WINNERS don’t QUIT until they achieve there goals
Congratulations 2u, thnks 4 making Nigeria proud, we celebrate u. pic.twitter.com/uCL0bAj9Z3

— #Naijaboi with #SpanishSWAG MC-MALAGA (@MCMALAGA1) August 13, 2018

SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED

Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri has beaten Antoine Hachard 4-2 to win the men’s singles title at the Nigeria Open.

Finally, the wait is over.

Well deserved champion!#TableTennis #NigeriaOpen2018

— Austin Okon-Akpan (@ProudlyAustin) August 12, 2018

This has to be Aruna Quadri’s toughest match so far at the #NigeriaOpen2018. Quadri is working as hard as he could to still stay with Hachard. Long shot from him and he goes 10-7 up. Finds another point and Quadri wins the 4th game 11-7. It’s now 2-2 overall!

— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) August 12, 2018

He has done it!!

Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri is in the finals , he takes the last set 11-9 , make that 4-0, clean sweep . he takes on the winner between Antoine Hachard and Rumgay Gavin in the finals… What a game !! #NigeriaOpen2018 pic.twitter.com/G9oCjJBPT7

— I am The Apostle (@bayo_adegboyega) August 12, 2018

ARUNA QUADRI DAY!!!

Insha Allah! By God’s grace!!! cc @acl_sports #YourSportsMemo #NigeriaOpen2018

— Sola Oyeniyi (Royalty) (@sholsss) August 12, 2018

Sipos Rares learnt a thing a two while here in Lagos, he’d also like to draw from Aruna Quadri’s fighting spirit. watch here ?#NigeriaOpen2018 pic.twitter.com/TANWUFTw4h

— ITTF Nigeria Open (@ITTFNigeriaOpen) August 12, 2018