Bengaluru Jawans’ Strong Start: Bengaluru Jawans kicked off their World Pickleball League (WPBL) campaign with an impressive 5-0 victory over the Chennai Super Champs at the Cricket Club of India (CCI)-Brabourne Stadium this evening. Despite the lopsided scoreline, Chennai displayed great determination, pushing their opponents at key moments.
Intense Men’s Singles Match Sets the Tone
The match opened with an intense men’s singles showdown between Edward Perez of Chennai and Jack Foster of Bengaluru.
Perez fought valiantly, keeping the scores neck and neck throughout the match. However, Foster’s composure under pressure allowed him to edge out a narrow 15-14 win, giving Bengaluru an early lead.
Bengaluru’s Women’s Doubles Shine Bright
In the women’s doubles clash, Chennai’s Thaddea Lock and Sarah Jane Lim faced Bengaluru’s Alejandra Borobia and Trang Huynh-McClain.
Despite Chennai’s best efforts to put up a fight, the Bengaluru Jawans clinched a convincing 15-6 win, doubling their lead and showcasing their teamwork and skill.
Tough Battle in Men’s Doubles
The men’s doubles encounter was another hard-fought affair. Chennai’s Etienne Blaszkewycz and Tanner Tomassi put up a brave fight against the Jardim brothers, Marcello and Mauro.
The match was closely contested, but Chennai fell short, losing 12-9 as Bengaluru continued to build their momentum.
Bengaluru’s Strong Performance in Singles and Mixed Doubles
In the women’s singles, Anna Clarice Patrimonio faced Katerina Stewart. Patrimonio gave it her all, but Bengaluru sealed a dominant 22-11 win.
The mixed doubles tie featured Chennai’s Blaszkewycz and Sarah Jane Lim against Bengaluru’s Foster and Huynh-McClain. Bengaluru wrapped up the match with a 17-7 victory, completing the clean sweep.
Chennai’s Grit and Determination Amidst the Loss
Chennai Super Champs, despite the tough start, exhibited glimpses of their potential throughout the match. Their determination and resilience were evident, and with key learnings from this match, they will look to regroup and bounce back stronger in their next outing.
Brief Scores
- Bengaluru Jawans beat Chennai Super Champs 5-0.
- Jack Foster (BJ) beat Edward Perez (CSC) 15-14
- Alejandra Borobia/Trang Huynh-McClain (BJ) beat Thaddea Lock/Sarah Jane Lim (CSC) 15-6
- Marcello Jardim/Mauro Jardim (BJ) beat Etienne Blaszkewycz/Tanner Tomassi (CSC) 12-9
- Katerina Stewart (BJ) beat Anna Clarice Patrimonio (CSC) 22-11
- Jack Foster/Trang Huynh-McClain (BJ) beat Etienne Blaszkewycz/Sarah Jane Lim (CSC) 17-7
News in Brief: Bengaluru Jawans’ Strong Start
The Bengaluru Jawans started their World Pickleball League campaign with a commanding 5-0 win against the Chennai Super Champs at CCI-Brabourne Stadium.
Jack Foster edged Edward Perez 15-14 in men’s singles, while Bengaluru secured a 15-6 victory in women’s doubles. They maintained momentum with wins in men’s doubles, women’s singles, and mixed doubles, showcasing Chennai’s resilience despite the loss.