WTT Youth Contender: Champions Crowned in U13 & U17 Divisions
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Synopsis
In Vadodara, the WTT Youth Contender witnessed remarkable performances, with Punit Biswas and Divyanshi Bhowmick emerging as champions in the U17 categories. Tanishka Kalbhairav and Prateek Talsani were also victorious in the U13 divisions, showcasing their exceptional skills in gripping finals.
Key Takeaways
- Punit Biswas won U17 boys' title against Sahil Rawat.
- Divyanshi Bhowmick claimed U17 girls' championship.
- Tanishka Kalbhairav secured U13 girls' title.
- Prateek Talsani dominated the U13 boys' division.
- Semifinals featured notable upsets and intense matches.
Vadodara, Feb 27 (NationPress) Punit Biswas emerged victorious in the U17 boys' division, overcoming the seed-toppler Sahil Rawat with a score of 3-2 in the finals of the WTT Youth Contender. The match saw both athletes on the brink of winning, engaging in a thrilling battle as they pushed each other to their limits in a nail-biting decider.
Divyanshi Bhowmick demonstrated remarkable resilience by turning her shaky start around to clinch the U17 girls' title. Initially struggling, she regained her composure at the crucial moment, defeating Jennifer Varghese 3-1 to secure the championship.
Tanishka Kalbhairav was formidable from the outset, sustaining her performance to win the U13 girls' category against the higher-ranked Aradhya Dhingra. Prateek Talsani completed a flawless journey to the title, capturing the U13 boys' championship without dropping a single set throughout the tournament.
The semifinal rounds across all categories featured unexpected outcomes and decisive matches. Sahil Rawat took down top seed Abhinandh Pradhivadhi 3-1 in the semifinals, securing his spot in the finals, while Punit Biswas triumphed over Rupam Sardar 3-1. Despite Rupam's impressive performance, having beaten second seed Priyanuj Bhattacharya 3-1, he could not advance past Punit. Divyanshi Bhowmick found her rhythm in the semifinals, defeating Kavya Bhatt 3-0. Nandini Saha enjoyed a remarkable run to the semifinals, having eliminated second seed Ananya Muralidharan in the Round of 16, but was ultimately bested 1-3 by Jennifer Varghese.
Earlier in the day, the U19 and U15 mixed doubles teams commenced their competitions, with the leading pairs advancing smoothly through the draw. The most significant upset occurred during the U19 mixed doubles semifinals, where Taneesha Kotecha and Preyesh Suresh shocked the favorites Ankur Bhattacharya and Pritha Vartikar with an impressive victory. Meanwhile, Jennifer Varghese and Balamurugan Rajakesaran secured a strong win to earn their place in Friday's final.
Final results:
U17 Boys: Punit Biswas bt Sahil Rawat 3-2 (11/9, 8/11, 11/5, 8/11, 11/6)
U17 Girls: Divyanshi Bhowmick bt Jennifer Varghese 3-1 (11/7, 11/9, 4/11, 11/7)
U13 Boys: Prateek Talsani bt Rishaan Chattopadhyay 3-0 (11/7, 11/5, 11/9)
U13 Girls: Tanishka Kalbhairav bt Aradhya Dhingra 3-0
