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The PBG Pune Jaguars pulled off a spectacular comeback against their rivals U Mumba TT, securing a 9-6 victory in UTT Season 6. Indian stalwarts Reeth Rishya Tennison and Anirban Ghosh played crucial roles, with Reeth providing an impressive 3-0 finish. The Ultimate Table Tennis series, a top-tier professional league, showcases matches in Ahmedabad's EKA Arena. Fans are treated to thrilling performances with both Indian and international players making significant contributions.

Key Points: Reeth Tennison Leads Pune Jaguars to UTT Win Over U Mumba

  • Reeth Tennison stars in Pune comeback against U Mumba
  • Anirban Ghosh plays pivotal role with key victories
  • UTT Season 6 features 23 ties over 16 days in Ahmedabad
  • Indian stalwarts and international stars light up the UTT arena
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UTT Season 6: PBG Pune Jaguars comeback to beat rivals U Mumba TT 9-6

Reeth Tennison shines as Pune Jaguars stage comeback, defeating U Mumba TT 9-6 in UTT Season 6.

"Reeth dominated against Swastika Ghosh, sealing a memorable win. - Source"

Ahmedabad, June 1

Indian stalwarts Reeth Rishya Tennison and Anirban Ghosh starred as PBG Pune Jaguars came from behind to defeat Maharashtra rivals U Mumba TT 9-6 in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday.

Staged under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), UTT continues to grow as a premier professional league. All 23 ties, over 16 action-packed days, will take place at Ahmedabad’s EKA Arena.

International stars Lilian Bardet and Bernadette Szocs kicked things off positively for U Mumba with wins in their respective matches, helping their team into an early 4-2 lead.

Bardet took little time to secure an 11-1 victory in Game 1 of the first match against IndianOil UTT favourite Alvaro Robles, before dominating Game 2 with an 11-4 win. However, Robles crucially pulled one back for PBG Pune Jaguars, keeping them within touching distance of their opponents in a league where every game counts. Meanwhile, Szocs extended her perfect head-to-head record across all competitions against Season 6 debutant Dina Meshref, staging a dramatic comeback by saving three match points in Game 2 before going on to win the match 2-1.

But the momentum shifted dramatically when Anirban stepped up for Pune. First, he partnered with Meshref to win a nervy mixed doubles battle 2-1, clinching it with the Golden Point. Then, he edged Akash Pal 2-1 in a gritty singles contest to level the tie at 6-6. In the decider, the experienced Reeth dominated against Swastika Ghosh 3-0, sealing a memorable 9-6 win for Pune.

Reeth was named Indian Player of the Tie, while Szocs earned Foreign Player of the Tie. Akash took home the Shot of the Tie prize.

Earlier at the Dream UTT Juniors, Dempo Goa Challengers edged Stanley’s Chennai Lions 5-4, powered by a flawless 3-0 win from Sahil Rawat and a crucial mixed doubles win. In the second tie, Jaipur Patriots sealed a 6-3 victory over Ahmedabad SG Pipers, with Shreya Dhar starring in both singles and doubles alongside Trishal Surapureddy.

Final Scores

PBG Pune Jaguars 9-6 U Mumba TT

Alvaro Robles lost to Lilian Bardet 1-2 (1-11, 4-11, 11-8)

Dina Meshref lost to Bernadette Szocs 1-2 (11-5, 10-11, 9-11)

Anirban Ghosh/Dina Meshref bt. Akash Pal/Bernadette Szocs 2-1 (7-11, 11-7, 11-10)

Anirban Ghosh bt. Akash Pal 2-1 (11-6, 10-11, 11-8)

Reeth Rishya Tennison bt. Swastika Ghosh 3-0 (11-9, 11-10, 11-6)

- IANS

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Rahul K.
What a thrilling match! Reeth Tennison was absolutely clinical in the decider. This shows why experience matters in pressure situations. UTT is getting better each season - the Golden Point rule makes every match so intense! 🇮🇳🏓
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Priya M.
Anirban Ghosh was the real hero today! Winning both mixed doubles and singles shows his versatility. But I feel U Mumba should've used Akash Pal better - he had such close matches but couldn't convert. Still, great advertisement for Indian table tennis!
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Vikram S.
Bernadette Szocs vs Dina Meshref was the match of the day! That comeback from 3 match points down was unbelievable. The foreign players are really raising the level of our domestic league. More power to UTT! 👏
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Ananya R.
As a Pune fan, this victory is so sweet! But I'm concerned about our foreign player Alvaro Robles' performance - he was completely outplayed in the first two games. Hope he bounces back stronger in the next matches. #JaguarPride
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Suresh P.
The juniors matches are equally exciting! Sahil Rawat's 3-0 win was impressive. Good to see young talent coming through. Maybe next season they should show more junior matches on TV - these kids are our future champions.
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Neha T.
The Golden Point in mixed doubles was nail-biting! But I wish the organizers would improve the streaming quality - sometimes the ball is hard to follow. Otherwise, great job by TTFI in growing the sport. More cities should get teams next season!

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