Kangra: In an exciting showdown for the highest spot in home rankings, second-seed Manav Thakkar outsmarted top-seed Harmeet Desai, successful 4-2 within the males’s singles closing on the UTT Nationwide Rating Championships held on the Rainbow Khelo India Residential Academy.
This victory would now put Manav forward of his PSPB rival within the rankings. Yashaswini Ghorpade thumped Reeth Rishya 4-1 within the ladies’s singles closing earlier.
Regardless of shedding the primary recreation, Manav showcased his talent and dedication, taking a commanding 3-1 lead. Harmeet fought again, narrowing the margin and practically levelling the rating. Nevertheless, at 10-9 within the sixth recreation, clinched the ultimate level to safe the title in an thrilling season opener.
This victory marks Yashaswini’s first main ladies’s title, constructing on her success in age-group occasions. Reeth struggled all through the match, failing to implement her recreation plans successfully, contributing to her defeat.
In an exciting show of talent on the desk tennis semifinals, top-seed Harmeet Desai shortly asserted his dominance in opposition to left-handed opponent Manush Shah, racing to a 2-0 lead. Regardless of Manush’s makes an attempt to combat again, Harmeet maintained management, clinching the match 4-0 with decisive factors at 10-all within the final two video games.
Second seed Manav Thakkar had a breezy begin in opposition to Delhi’s Payas Jain, who struggled to seek out his rhythm. Manav capitalised on vital moments within the third recreation, turning a possible 1-2 deficit at 6-10 right into a lead that Manav wouldn’t relinquish. He in the end secured a 4-1 victory, showcasing his resilience.
Reeth Rishya encountered a tricky battle in opposition to Sayali Wani from Maharashtra within the ladies’s singles semifinal. After trailing in elements of the match, Reeth pulled by means of in two essential video games, successful 4-3. Sayali fought valiantly, pushing Reeth to a deciding recreation, however in the end fell brief after Reeth surged to a commanding 9-1 lead, and held eight match factors at 10-2.
Yashaswini Ghorpade additionally confronted early challenges in her semifinal in opposition to Tamil Nadu’s Selena Deepthi, dropping the primary recreation. Nevertheless, she regained her composure and elevated her efficiency to take the subsequent three video games, closing the match 4-1.
Ankur, Taneesha win titles
Within the Youth Boys U-19 singles closing, Ankur Bhattacharjee of PSPB claimed the title with a 4-0 victory over P.B. Abhinand of Tamil Nadu. The match showcased intense rallies, however Ankur’s efficient attacking technique allowed him to transform essential factors, solidifying his win and marking a powerful begin to the season.
Earlier, each gamers superior to the ultimate with spectacular performances. Ankur secured a decisive 3-0 victory in opposition to Preyesh Raj Suresh from Tamil Nadu, whereas Abhinand overcame Priyanuj Bhattacharyya from Assam 3-1, sustaining management regardless of dropping one recreation.
Within the Youth Women U-19 closing, Taneesha Kotecha triumphed in an all-Maharashtra showdown in opposition to Sayali Wani. After successful the primary three video games, Sayali made a spirited comeback, difficult Taneesha and retaining her on edge. Nevertheless, Taneesha held her nerve and clinched the match on the third recreation and match level, delivering a disappointing blow to her state mate.
Within the semifinals, Sayali Wani of Maharashtra narrowly defeated M. Hansini of Tamil Nadu 3-2, capitalising on key moments. In the meantime, Taneesha showcased her talent by defeating Pritha Vartika 3-1, sustaining momentum all through the match.
Outcomes:
Males’s Singles: Closing: Manav Thakkar (PSPB) bt Harmeet Desai (PSPB) Sep 11, 11-3, 11-4, 11-9, Sep 11, 11-9.
Semifinals: Harmeet Desai bt Manush Shah (RBI) 11-6, 11-6, 12-10, 12-10; Manav Thakkar bt Payas Jain (Del) 11-9, 9011, 13-11, 11-7, 8-11, 11-4.
Girls’s Singles: Closing: Yshaswini Ghorpade (PSPB) bt Reeth Rishya (PSPB) 12-10, 11-5, 11-4, 4-11, 12-10.
Semifinals: Yashaswini Ghorpade bt Selena Deepti Selvakumar (TN) 2-11, 11-9, 11-6, 11-8, 13-11; Reeth Rishya bt Sayali Wani (Mah) 11-7, 13-11, 8-11, 8-11, 12-10, 8-11, 11-4.
Youth Beneath-19 Boys: Closing: Ankur Bhattacharjee (PSPB) bt P.B. Abhinand (TN) 11-7, 11-8, 11-7, 11-8.
Semifinals: Ankur Bhattacharjee bt Preyesh Raj Suresh (TN) 11-5, 11-6, 11-5; P.B. Abhinand bt Priyanuj Bhattacharyya (Asm) 11-8, 5-11, 12-10, 11-7.
Youth Beneath-19 Women: Closing: Taneesha Kotecha (Mah) bt Sayali Wani (Mah) 11-9, 11-7, 11-5, 15-13.
Semifinals: Sayali Wani bt M. Hansini (TN) 11-13, 11-7, 11-13, 11-5, 11-7; Taneesha Kotecha bt Pritha Vartikar (Mah) 11-6, 11-13, 11-7, 14-12.
