India’s Ayhika Mukherjee, World No. 135, disappointed global no. 26 Lily Zhang as Dabang Delhi TTC beat U Mumba TT 11-4 to sign in their 2nd victory within the ongoing IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 on the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune on Monday.
The franchise-based league is promoted via Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani below the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).
Ayhika fought for each and every level and received 2-1 in opposition to Lily of the US to put the basis for her franchise’s victory.
The first sport noticed a nail-biting fight as Lily and Ayhika showcased immaculate backhands to win issues. In the top, it used to be the American paddler who pocketed the sport thru a golden level.
Both avid gamers persevered their combating spirit in the second one sport as smartly which went into the desire of Ayhika thru a golden level. The West Bengal-born paddler confirmed super psychological fortitude as she received the decider thru a golden level to clinch the fit.
Earlier, Jon Persson defeated Manav Thakkar 3-0 in a thrilling contest. Manav appeared out of contact early on as Persson temporarily reached 10-2 within the opening sport prior to Manav earned six back-to-back issues to enthrall the target market. However, the Swedish paddler held his nerve to win the primary sport 11-8 with a correct forehand.
The 2nd sport additionally noticed the Surat-based paddler making Persson sweat for each and every level prior to the Dabang Delhi TTC participant took the sport via 11-8. Persson received the next sport 11-7 along with his unbelievable pictures on each flanks.
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Barbora Balazova beat Manav and Lily 2-1 within the 3rd fit (Mixed doubles) of the tie to additional lengthen Dabang Delhi TTC’s lead. The first sport went to the U Mumba TT’s pair via 11-5 prior to Sathiyan and Barbora clinched the following two 11-5, 11-8 to win the fit.
World no. 18 Quadri Aruna defeated Sathiyan 2-1 within the penultimate tie however may just now not save U Mumba TT from a defeat. Quadri clinched the primary two video games 11-6, 11-6 prior to the Indian paddler took the 3rd via 11-8 to take his franchise to victory.
In the closing fit of the tie, Sreeja Akula beat Diya Chitale 3-0 (11-8, 11-9, 11-8) to finish a really perfect victory for Dabang Delhi TTC.