Bengaluru Jawans Thrash Chennai Super Champs: Bengaluru Jawans kicked off their World Pickleball League (WPBL) campaign with a commanding 5-0 win over Chennai Super Champs at the Cricket Club of India (CCI)-Brabourne Stadium on Thursday. Despite strong efforts from the Chennai team, Bengaluru’s clinical execution and skilled play on indoor pickleball courts and outdoor pickleball courts secured a dominant victory.
The Bengaluru Jawans blank the Chennai Super Champs in tie #2 of the World Pickleball League on Friday night.#pickleball #worldpickleballleague pic.twitter.com/TTs85UCTiu
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Strong Start for Bengaluru Jawans
The match began with a thrilling men’s singles showdown between Edward Perez of Chennai and Jack Foster of Bengaluru.
Perez played valiantly, keeping the match close, but Foster’s pickleball technique and ability to stay composed under pressure led him to a 15-14 win, giving Bengaluru an early 1-0 lead.
Women’s Doubles: Bengaluru Expands Lead
The women’s doubles match featured Thaddea Lock and Sarah Jane Lim of Chennai against Alejandra Borobia and Trang Huynh-McClain of Bengaluru. Despite a strong challenge, Bengaluru dominated, winning 15-6 and increasing their lead to 2-0.
Men’s Doubles: Close Battle but Bengaluru Prevails
In the men’s doubles match, Etienne Blaszkewycz and Tanner Tomassi of Chennai faced Marcello Jardim and Mauro Jardim of Bengaluru. Chennai pushed hard but couldn’t match Bengaluru’s precision, falling 12-9. The Jardim brothers used their pickleball strategy to stay ahead.
Bengaluru Seals Victory in Women’s Singles and Mixed Doubles
The women’s singles match saw Anna Clarice Patrimonio of Chennai face Katerina Stewart of Bengaluru. Despite Patrimonio’s fight, Stewart sealed a dominant 22-11 win, putting Bengaluru ahead 4-0.
The final match, mixed doubles, featured Chennai’s Etienne Blaszkewycz and Sarah Jane Lim against Bengaluru’s Jack Foster and Trang Huynh-McClain. Bengaluru wrapped up the match with a 17-7 win, completing a perfect 5-0 sweep.
Chennai Super Champs’ Grit Despite Loss
Though the Chennai Super Champs lost, they showed resilience. They fought hard in each match, showcasing potential for future victories in upcoming pickleball tournaments. With some adjustments and learning from their performance, Chennai is expected to come back stronger.
Brief Scores
- 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
The Bengaluru Jawans’ 5-0 victory shows the power of a well-coordinated team and solid pickleball strategy. As the league progresses, teams will adjust their pickleball technique to match the high level of competition seen here.
News in Brief: Bengaluru Jawans Thrash Chennai Super Champs
Bengaluru Jawans defeated Chennai Super Champs 5-0 in the World Pickleball League at CCI-Brabourne Stadium. Jack Foster and Trang Huynh-McClain played key roles in the victory. Chennai showed promise but fell short. The match showcased brilliant pickleball techniques and strategy from Bengaluru.
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