Sayali Wani Stuns Manika Batra In Ultimate Table Tennis Thriller
Updated: Jul 23
Wani's Decisive Comeback
The tie came down to the final game of the night, where Sayali produced a comeback for the ages. After dropping the opening game 11-5, the youngster recovered from 3-7 down to steal the second 11-8 before finding herself trailing 7-10 in the decider with UP staring at defeat. Unfazed, she saved all three tie points to force a golden point, before sealing victory with remarkable composure to complete a stunning turnaround against one of Indian table tennis' greatest names.
Ebbing And Flowing Contest
The tie itself ebbed and flowed throughout the evening. Payas Jain recovered from a game down to defeat Sudhanshu Grover before Sofia Polcanova fought back to overcome two-time UTT MVP Yangzi Liu, giving Ahmedabad an early advantage. UP responded emphatically through Ricardo Walther and Swastika Ghosh, whose straight-games mixed doubles victory, featuring two golden point wins, swung the tie firmly in their favour. Adrien Rassenfosse then produced a battling three-game victory over Walther to level the contest once more, recovering from a second-game deficit in the process and ensuring the women's singles would decide the outcome. That set the stage for Sayali's unforgettable finish, delivering UP's breakthrough victory in unforgettable fashion.
Courtesy : Rediff
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