Hyderabad Strikers Dominate To Clinch Their Third Tennis Premier League Title

After six days of exhilarating, non-stop tennis action, the Hyderabad Strikers secured their third Tennis Premier League (TPL) title with a decisive 51-44 victory over Yash Mumbai Eagles on Sunday evening. The team’s consistent brilliance across four categories was spearheaded by Harriet Dart, Benjamin Lock, and Vishnu Vardhan, ensuring a well-earned championship triumph.

Final Showdown Highlights

The grand finale witnessed both teams giving their all for the title. Hyderabad Strikers kicked off with a commanding start as Harriet Dart defeated Zeynep Sönmez of Yash Mumbai Eagles 14-11 in the women’s singles. However, the Eagles fought back as Karan Singh overcame Hyderabad’s Benjamin Lock 14-11 in the men’s singles, leveling the score.

Hyderabad reclaimed dominance in the mixed doubles, with Harriet Dart and Vishnu Vardhan defeating Zeynep Sönmez and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan 16-9, putting the Strikers in a strong position. The men’s doubles ended in a 10-10 tie between Karan Singh & Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vishnu Vardhan & Benjamin Lock, sealing Hyderabad’s 51-44 victory and their third TPL title.

Semi-Final Highlights

First Semi-Final:

League leaders Yash Mumbai Eagles defeated Sumit Nagal’s Gujarat Panthers 51-43 in an intense clash. Zeynep Sönmez’s strong start in women’s singles and the mixed doubles brilliance of Sönmez and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan turned the tide in the Eagles’ favor.

Second Semi-Final:

Hyderabad Strikers edged past Rajasthan Rangers 51-42 to book their spot in the final. Key performances included Harriet Dart’s women’s singles win over Cristina Dinu and the dominant mixed doubles victory by Dart and Vishnu Vardhan.