Mumbai Pickle Power Defeats Pune United: Mumbai Pickle Power secured a thrilling 3-1 victory against Pune United in the inaugural clash of the World Pickleball League (WPBL) at the Cricket Club of India (CCI)-Brabourne Stadium this evening. The match showcased intense competition and featured a decisive performance from Mumbai’s seasoned duo, Brandon Lane and Glauka Carvajal Lane.
The Mumbai Pickle Power get the show on the road with victory over Pune United in match #1 of the World Pickleball League.#Pickleball #worldpickleballleague pic.twitter.com/NeLOdXPWVx
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Strong Start for Mumbai Pickle Power
Mumbai Pickle Power began the match with confidence, winning the opening two matches in men’s singles and women’s doubles. Brandon Lane defeated Pune’s Mateusz Matysik convincingly with a score of 18-9. This strong start set the tone for the rest of the match.
In the women’s doubles, Glauka Carvajal Lane teamed up with Katie Morris to face Pune’s Talia Saunders and Brooke Revuelta. The Mumbai pair clinched a convincing 16-8 victory, giving Mumbai a decisive 2-0 lead.
Pune Fights Back in Men’s Doubles
Pune United responded with determination in the men’s doubles match. Louis Laville and Vanshik Kapadia delivered an impressive performance, defeating Mumbai’s Kim Eung Gwon and Mayur Patil with a score of 12-5. This victory kept Pune in contention and added excitement to the match.
The tension increased during the women’s singles clash, where Mihae Kwon faced Brooke Revuelta. The match ended in a thrilling draw at 15-15, highlighting the competitive spirit of both teams. Pune’s Revuelta showed resilience, pushing Kwon to her limits.
Decisive Mixed Doubles Concludes the Match
With the score at 2-1, the mixed doubles became crucial. The Lane duo from Mumbai faced Talia Saunders and William Sobek from Pune.
Despite a shaky start, Brandon and Glauka found their rhythm and secured a 16-9 victory. This win clinched the overall match for Mumbai, allowing them to celebrate a successful opener.
Brief Scores
- Mumbai Pickle Power beat Pune United 3-1.
- Brandon Lane (MPP) won against Mateusz Matysik (PU) 18-9
- Glauka Carvajal Lane-Katie Morris (MPP) won against Talia Saunders-Brooke Revuelta (PU) 16-8
- Kim Eung Gwon-Mayur Patil (MPP) lost to Louis Laville-Vanshik Kapadia 12-5
- Mihae Kwon (MPP) drew to Brooke Revuelta 15-15
- Brandon Lane-Glauka Carvajal Lane (MPP) won against Talia Saunders-William Sobek 16-9
News in Brief: Mumbai Pickle Power Defeats Pune United
Mumbai Pickle Power won 3-1 over Pune United in the inaugural World Pickleball League match at CCI-Brabourne Stadium.
Brandon Lane’s strong 18-9 win in men’s singles and a 16-8 victory by Glauka Carvajal Lane and Katie Morris in women’s doubles gave Mumbai an early lead. Pune rallied with a men’s doubles win, but Mumbai clinched the match with a decisive mixed doubles victory.