Pearline Roopkumar and Palani Vale Pickleball Triumph: Pearline Roopkumar and Palani Vale claimed the Mixed Doubles 50+ title at the 7th Tamil Nadu State Championship Pickleball, an IPA-sanctioned PWR 100 event, held at Picklers Arena in Chennai on Saturday. They defeated P.S. Ramesh and Petulia Balaji 15-8 in the final to secure the gold medal.
Dominant Final Performance
In the final, Pearline Roopkumar and Palani Vale controlled the game with precise volleys and smart placement. P.S. Ramesh and Petulia Balaji struggled to keep pace, and Pearline-Palani built an early lead that they maintained throughout. Their 15-8 win reflected consistent focus and teamwork under pressure.
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Bronze Medal Match
The third-place playoff saw Sivasankar Ramachandran and Hema Srinivasan defeat B.V. Giridharan and Sonia Samdaria 11-5. Sivasankar and Hema demonstrated steadiness and tactical skill, bouncing back strongly after missing the final, to secure the bronze medal.
Path to the Final
Pearline Roopkumar and Palani Vale reached the final with a commanding 11-0 semi-final win over Sivasankar Ramachandran and Hema Srinivasan. Their group-stage campaign also showcased dominance: they beat Nandakumar Selvaraj and Sarita Jain 11-2, followed by an 11-0 thrashing of G. Shaker and Hema Shaker. In their final group match, they eased past B.V. Giridharan and Sonia Samdaria 11-1.
Significance of the Victory
The win by Pearline Roopkumar and Palani Vale highlights their experience, skill, and mental toughness in the 50+ category. Their ability to perform consistently throughout the tournament underlines the rising standard of veteran mixed doubles pickleball in Tamil Nadu and sets a benchmark for future competitions.
News in Brief: Pearline Roopkumar and Palani Vale Pickleball Triumph
Pearline Roopkumar and Palani Vale won the Mixed Doubles 50+ title at the 7th Tamil Nadu State Championship Pickleball in Chennai. They defeated P.S. Ramesh and Petulia Balaji 15-8 in the final. Sivasankar Ramachandran and Hema Srinivasan claimed bronze, beating B.V. Giridharan and Sonia Samdaria 11-5 in the playoff.
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