WPBL 2025: Bengaluru Jawans Outshine Hyderabad Superstars to Maintain Winning Streak

Synopsis

Bengaluru Jawans remain undefeated in WPBL 2025 after a 3-1 victory against Hyderabad Superstars. The match showcased a blend of thrilling performances, highlighting the Jawans' strength and consistency. Hyderabad continues to search for their first tournament win.

Key Takeaways

Bengaluru Jawans achieve a 3-1 victory.
Jack Foster dominates men's singles.
Women's doubles ends in a rare draw.
Alejandra Borobia's comeback seals the tie.
Hyderabad's mixed doubles win adds to competitive spirit.

Mumbai, Jan 25 (NationPress) Bengaluru Jawans have continued their impressive unbeaten streak in the World Pickleball League (WPBL) by achieving a decisive 3-1 victory against the Hyderabad Superstars on Day 2 of the tournament at the CCI courts at Brabourne Stadium here on Saturday. The Jawans demonstrated their prowess and consistency across all five matches, leaving Hyderabad still in search of their first win in the tournament.

The competition began with the men’s singles, where Jack Foster of Bengaluru delivered an exceptional performance against Kuldip Mahajan of the Superstars, who donned the Hyderabad blue. Jack quickly established a commanding 9-0 lead, setting a strong precedent for the tie, and ultimately claimed a decisive 19-6 victory, despite Hyderabad's strategic substitution of Max Freeman.

In the women’s doubles, the combinations of Alejandra Bobaria Lopez and Trang (Bengaluru) faced off against Grigoriu and Cavataio (Hyderabad) in a match characterized by thrilling rallies and powerful smashes. The encounter concluded in a rare 8-8 draw, showcasing the fierce competition between the two teams. Bengaluru further solidified their advantage in the men’s doubles, where Marcello Jardim and Mauro Garcia displayed dominance over Ross Whittaker and Max Freeman of Hyderabad. After a brief comeback from Hyderabad, the Jawans sealed the match comfortably with a score of 15-6.

The women's singles featured the most captivating battle of the day. Karolina Owczarek from Hyderabad began strong, taking an early 7-2 lead. However, Alejandra Borobia from Bengaluru turned the match around with a remarkable comeback, eventually winning 21-10 and securing the tie for the Jawans. Hyderabad found a moment of pride in the mixed doubles, where Max Freeman and Madalina Grigoriu triumphed over Bengaluru's Jack Foster and Vrushali Thakare in a closely contested match, finishing 9-7.

With this victory, Bengaluru Jawans remain undefeated and are positioned as strong title contenders. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Superstars will aim to regroup and adapt to the competitive format as they continue their campaign in the league.