How Did TPL Season 7 Unfold? Gujarat Panthers Celebrate First Win while Mumbai Eagles Gain Traction!
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Key Takeaways
- Mumbai Eagles and Gujarat Panthers both secured wins on Day Three.
- Ekaterina Kazionova and Alexandre Müller delivered standout performances.
- The league features a blend of sports and entertainment, attracting major personalities.
- Gujarat Panthers marked their first victory of the season.
- TPL showcases the growing popularity of tennis in Asia.
Ahmedabad, Dec 11 (NationPress) The Yash Mumbai Eagles and Gujarat Panthers celebrated victories on the third day of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, with thrilling matches unfolding at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium on Thursday.
The action kicked off with the Mumbai Eagles facing off against the Hyderabad Strikers. Carole Monnet gave the Strikers a solid start with a 16-9 victory over Riya Bhatia in the Women’s Singles. However, Riya Bhatia and Niki Poonacha rallied back, winning 15-10 against Carole Monnet and Vishnu Vardhan in the Mixed Doubles.
In the Men's Singles, Damir Dzumhur achieved his first win of the tournament, defeating Pedro Martinez 16-9. Although Vishnu Vardhan and Pedro Martinez secured a narrow 13-12 victory against Dzumhur and Poonacha in the Men’s Doubles, the Yash Mumbai Eagles emerged victorious with a score of 52-48.
The second match featured the Gujarat Panthers taking on the Rajasthan Rangers. In the Women’s Singles, Ekaterina Kazionova claimed a decisive 16-9 win against Nuria Brancaccio. Kazionova then partnered with Dhakshineswar Suresh in the Mixed Doubles, clinching a 13-12 win over Brancaccio and Anirudh Chandrasekar, putting the Rangers in a tough spot.
In a thrilling Men’s Singles match, world number 46 Alexandre Müller showcased his skills, defeating world no. 26 Luciano Darderi 17-8. Müller and Anirudh Chandrasekar also triumphed in the Men’s Doubles, winning 14-11 against Suresh and Darderi, culminating in a comeback victory for the Gujarat Panthers at 52-48, marking their first win of the season.
The Tennis Premier League stands as Asia's premier tennis league, featuring India's finest talents alongside international stars. With support from tennis legends like Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, and Mahesh Bhupathi (CEO of SG Pipers), along with Bollywood figures such as Rakul Preet Singh and Sonali Bendre Behl, TPL merges sports, entertainment, and business leaders into an exciting platform for competition and engagement.