Did GS Delhi Aces Secure Their Semifinals Spot with a Record Win?
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Key Takeaways
- GS Delhi Aces achieved the largest victory margin this season.
- Rajasthan Rangers secured a win, keeping their semifinals hopes alive.
- The Tennis Premier League showcases top talent from India and internationally.
- Matches are held at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium.
- Prominent figures from sports and entertainment support TPL.
Ahmedabad, Dec 13 (NationPress) The GS Delhi Aces achieved an impressive victory margin this season, securing their spot in the semifinals, while the Rajasthan Rangers also claimed a win on the second last day of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The day kicked off with the Rajasthan Rangers taking on the Chennai Smashers. In a thrilling Women’s Singles match, Ekaterina Kazionova edged out Irina Bara with a score of 13-12, setting a positive tone for the Rangers. In the Mixed Doubles clash, Kazionova, teamed with Dhakshineswar Suresh, triumphed over Bara and Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli with a score of 14-11.
World No. 26 Luciano Darderi dominated the Men’s Singles, defeating Dalibor Svrcina 15-10. Despite Svrcina and Bollipalli achieving a 14-11 victory against Darderi and Suresh, the Rajasthan Rangers emerged victorious in that matchup with a score of 53-47.
In the day’s second match, the top-ranked GS Delhi Aces continued their stellar performance against the Gujarat Panthers. Sofia Costoulas won decisively with an 18-7 score against Nuria Brancaccio in the Women’s Singles. Costoulas then partnered with Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan to secure a 15-10 victory against Brancaccio and Anirudh Chandrasekar in the Mixed Doubles.
Billy Harris narrowly defeated world No. 42 Alexandre Müller with a score of 13-12 in the Men’s Singles. Harris and Nedunchezhiyan closed out the day with a 16-9 win against Müller and Chandrasekar, resulting in a resounding 62-38 victory for the Aces—the largest margin of victory this season.
Later, the Gurgaon Grand Slammers faced the Yash Mumbai Eagles, and the SG Pipers will compete against the Hyderabad Strikers for a chance to break into the top four.
The Tennis Premier League stands as Asia's premier tennis league, showcasing India's elite alongside international tennis talents. With the backing of tennis legends like Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, and Mahesh Bhupathi (CEO of SG Pipers), alongside Bollywood stars such as Rakul Preet Singh and Sonali Bendre Behl, TPL merges sports, entertainment, and business leaders into an engaging competitive atmosphere.