WPBL 2025: Bengaluru Jawans Rally to Victory over Dilli Dillwale
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Synopsis
On January 28, 2025, Bengaluru Jawans staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Dilli Dillwale 3-2 at the WPBL in Mumbai. Katerina Stewart excelled, earning the Player of the Tie award and contributing significantly to her team's victory after being down 1-2.
Key Takeaways
- Bengaluru Jawans rallied from 1-2 down.
- Katerina Stewart named Player of the Tie.
- Jack Foster showcased dominant skills in men’s singles.
- Women’s doubles match was tightly contested.
- Mixed doubles sealed the victory for Bengaluru.
Mumbai, Jan 28 (NationPress) Bengaluru Jawans executed an exhilarating comeback to clinch a 3-2 win against Dilli Dillwale on Day 5 of the World Pickleball League (WPBL) 2025 at the Brabourne Stadium of the Cricket Club of India on Tuesday. Katerina Stewart's outstanding performances earned her the title of Player of the Tie, as Bengaluru rallied from a 1-2 deficit to secure victory.
The tie commenced with men’s singles, where Bengaluru’s Jack Foster demonstrated his signature forehands, overpowering Eduardo Irizarry with a commanding 27-10 victory. Foster’s consistency and strength provided Bengaluru with an early advantage.
The women’s doubles showcased a gripping contest between Trang Hyunh-McClain and Alejandra Borobia of Bengaluru and Dilli’s Lauren Mercado and Alexa Schull. Although Bengaluru held a slim lead for most of the match, Dilli mounted a comeback in the final moments to secure a thrilling 13-11 victory, leveling the tie at 1-1. The men's doubles followed, featuring Marcello Jardim and Mauro Garcia of Bengaluru against Dilli’s Kenta Miyoshi and Leander Lazaro. Both teams were neck and neck, with scores tied at 5-5 at halftime. Dilli capitalized on the errors of the Spanish duo to pull ahead and win 12-9, taking a 2-1 lead in the tie.
In the women’s singles, Bengaluru’s Katerina Stewart delivered a remarkable performance against Alexa Schull. Stewart dominated from the outset, displaying her skill and precision. She wrapped up the match with an emphatic 34-5 victory, leveling the tie at 2-2 and setting the stage for a crucial mixed doubles showdown.
The mixed doubles featured Stewart returning alongside Mauro Garcia to compete against Dilli’s Lauren Mercado and Willy Chung. Despite Dilli taking an early lead, Stewart once again proved pivotal, helping Bengaluru to turn the tide. With fans on the edge of their seats, Bengaluru clinched a 14-9 victory to win the tie 3-2.
The resilience of the Bengaluru Jawans and Stewart’s commanding performances were the highlights, leaving the team and their supporters in high spirits as they celebrated this hard-fought win.
