World Pickleball League Playoffs Set: Hyderabad Superstars secured the final semi-finals spot in the World Pickleball League despite a narrow 2-3 loss to Chennai Super Champs. With this result, the semi-finals are set: Bengaluru Jawans will face Hyderabad Superstars, while Mumbai Pickle Power takes on Pune United. Both matches will be played on February 1.
Chennai’s Comeback Win Not Enough
Chennai Super Champs ended their campaign with a thrilling victory. Ross Whittaker gave Hyderabad the lead with a 21-17 win in men’s singles, followed by Ava Cavataio and Madalina Grigoriu edging past Anna Patrimonio and Thaddea Lock 20-17 in women’s doubles.
However, Chennai responded in style. Etienne Blaszkewycz and Tanner Tomassi dominated men’s doubles with a stunning 32-5 win. Thaddea Lock then won the women’s singles 21-15, forcing a mixed doubles decider. Blaszkewycz and Sarah Jane Lim secured an 11-10 victory, sealing Chennai’s comeback win.
The Final Standings
- Bengaluru Jawans – 4 wins | 52 points (Qualified)
- Mumbai Pickle Power – 4 wins | 50 points (Qualified)
- Pune United – 2 wins | 37 points (Qualified)
- Hyderabad Superstars – 2 wins | 34 points (Qualified)
- Chennai Super Champs – 2 wins | 25 points (Eliminated)
- Dilli Dillwale – 1 win | 24 points (Eliminated)
Road to the Finals
With the league stage complete, three blockbuster clashes remain. Bengaluru Jawans, the top seed, will face Hyderabad Superstars, who must bounce back quickly.
Mumbai Pickle Power takes on Pune United in a highly anticipated battle. The winners will fight for the championship in the final showdown.
News in Brief: World Pickleball League Playoffs Set
Hyderabad Superstars reached the semi-finals of the World Pickleball League despite a 2-3 loss to Chennai Super Champs.
Bengaluru Jawans face Hyderabad, while Mumbai Pickle Power takes on Pune United in the semi-finals on February 1. The league stage saw intense competition, with Chennai and Dilli Dillwale eliminated.
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