SG Pipers Cheetahs Triumph in World Padel League with Stunning 24-15 Victory
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Synopsis
SG Pipers Cheetahs won the World Padel League title in Mumbai, defeating Vernost Jaguars 24-15. Highlights include thrilling mixed doubles, dominant women's doubles, and a tense men's doubles match, showcasing the team's skill and determination.
Key Takeaways
- SG Pipers Cheetahs clinched World Padel League title.
- Impressive 24-15 victory over Vernost Jaguars.
- Mixed doubles featured a comeback from both teams.
- Women's doubles showcased a dominant performance.
- Men's doubles highlighted intense competition and strategic plays.
Mumbai, Feb 8 (NationPress) After four exhilarating days of padel competition, SG Pipers Cheetahs claimed the World Padel League title with an impressive 24-15 victory against Vernost Jaguars during the finals held at the Nesco Center on Saturday. In the mixed doubles, SG Pipers Cheetahs' Pol Hernandez and Julieta Bidahorria surged to a 3-0 lead, but Vernost Jaguars' Alejandro Arroyo and María Riera rallied back, winning three straight games to even the score at 3-3.
SG Pipers Cheetahs quickly rebounded, securing two consecutive games to take a 5-3 lead. However, Vernost Jaguars demonstrated remarkable tenacity, winning four consecutive games to clinch the set 7-5.
In the women's doubles, Vernost Jaguars' Alejandra Salazar and Tamara Icardo broke the serve of SG Pipers Cheetahs' Claudia Fernandez and Beatriz Gonzalez at the start, but SG Pipers Cheetahs swiftly broke back to level at 1-1. From that point onward, SG Pipers Cheetahs dominated the match, not allowing their rivals to win another game and claiming a resounding 6-1 victory, putting their team ahead 11-8 in overall games.
The opening men's doubles was fiercely competitive, yet SG Pipers Cheetahs' Enrique Goenaga and Teodoro Zapata remained composed in the tiebreak, narrowly defeating Vernost Jaguars' David Sanchez and Aris Patiniotis with a 7-6 score, further extending their lead to 18-14. In the final set, SG Pipers Cheetahs' Francisco Guerrero and Juanlu Esbri showcased their dominance over Vernost Jaguars' Lucas Campagnolo and Maximiliano Sanchez, securing a 6-1 victory. This commanding performance sealed an impressive 24-15 overall win, crowning SG Pipers Cheetahs as champions of the league.
After the victory, SG Pipers Cheetahs’ Enrique Goenaga remarked, "This has been an incredible week for us, and I want to acknowledge my teammates for this title. We played exceptionally well and are thrilled with the season's outcome." His teammate Juanlu Esbri added, "It was fantastic to compete in front of the Indian fans. We could sense their enjoyment of our performance. This was our inaugural year in India, and we believe that padel will flourish in the country; we'd love to return."
With the support of the Indian Padel Federation (IPF), the World Padel League made a dazzling debut in India. The tournament was a true spectacle, captivating a diverse audience of sports enthusiasts and marking a new chapter in the history of Indian padel.
