WPL: Game Changers Lions edge Hubtown Panorama Panthers and Khan Tigers stun Vedanta Leopards
Mumbai, August 14
After an eventful Day 1, the action continued on Day 2 of the World Padel League, with Game Changers Lions and Hubtown Panorama Panthers producing another closely fought contest, according to a release.
The Lions held their nerve in a thrilling finish to edge the Panthers 14-12. In the second match of the day, Khan Tigers staged a strong comeback against Vedanta Leopards, recovering from an early 1-6 deficit to secure a 14-12 victory and register their first win of the campaign.
Game Changers Lions vs Hubtown Panorama Panthers: The opening set saw World No. 3 Bea Gonzalez and World No. 4 Paula Josemaria of the Lions face Marta Caparros and Marta Barrera of the Panthers in a closely fought contest, with both pairs involved in some close exchanges before the Lions took the set 6-2.
The second set saw Juan Tello and Eduardo Alonso of the Panthers take on Gonzalo Alfonso and padel icon Sanyo Gutierrez, with the Panthers responding strongly to level the contest with a 6-2 win. With the match finely poised, the final set saw Enrique Goenaga and Rama Valenzuela put the Panthers in a commanding 4-1 position. Federico Mourino and Teodoro Zapata fought back and won the decider 6-4 to seal the match for the Lions.
Khan Tigers vs Vedanta Leopards: The Leopards made a strong start as Marta Ortega and Veronica Virseda took the opening set 6-1 against Raquel Eugenio and Martina Fassio. The Tigers responded in emphatic fashion in the second set, with Javi Garcia and Inigo Jofre dominating Nuno Deus and Miguel Deus to win 6-0 and level the contest. With everything to play for in the decider, Aris Patiniotis and Lucas Campagnolo held their nerve against Francisco Guerrero and Javi Ruiz, winning the tie-break 7-6 to complete the comeback and seal a 14-12 victory for the Tigers.
The action continues on Day 3 of the World Padel League Season 4, powered by SpiceJet, on August 14, with Khan Tigers taking on Aussie Mavericks Jaguars, followed by Game Changers Lions facing VB Realty Cheetahs.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Padel is really catching on in India! So glad to see international players like Bea Gonzalez and Sanyo Gutierrez competing here. This league is putting Mumbai on the global sports map. 🇮🇳
The Panthers were 4-1 up in the decider and still lost! That's a classic choke job. The Lions' Federico Mourino showed great composure under pressure. Sports can be so cruel sometimes.
Loving the atmosphere of this tournament! The mix of Indian sponsors like SpiceJet and the international stars makes it a unique sporting event. Hope padel continues to grow in our country! 🙌
Honestly, I think the organizers need to work on how these matches are structured. A team wins two sets convincingly (6-2, 6-2) and still loses the overall match 14-12? The scoring system needs more clarity for the casual viewer. Just my two cents.
That second set from the Tigers - 6-0! Absolute dominance from Javi Garcia and Inigo Jofre. And then Aris and Lucas held their nerve in the tie-break. What a turnaround! 👏
Living in Mumbai, it's fantastic to see world
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