Goa Challengers vs Jaipur Patriots Highlights, UTT 2024: Goa Challengers begin title defense in style, beat debutants Jaipur Patriots 9-6 in curtain-raiser

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Goa Challengers 9 - 6 Jaipur Patriots

Harmeet Desai 1-2 Cho Seungmin [11-2, 1-11, 5-11]
Yangzi Lui 3-0 Suthasini Sawettabut [11-3, 11-6, 11-4]
Harmeet/Yangzi 2-1 Ronit/Suthasini [11-1, 6-11, 11-7]
Mihai Bobocica 2-1 Ronit Bhanja [8-11, 11-7, 11-5]
Yashaswini Ghorpade 1-2 Nithyashree Mani [10-11, 11-5, 7-11]

The Goa Challengers are off to a stellar start in Season 5 of UTT as the defending champions and they are already looking a formidable side. Harmeet Desai's struggles from last season continued as he went down to Korea's Cho in the first match.

Yangzi Liu continued her 100% win-rate in UTT, cruising to a win over a former Challenger Suthasini Sawettabut. The duo of Harmeet and Yangzi then proceeded to get the better of Ronit and Suthasini in the mixed doubles.

The Patriots missed the services of Snehit SFR as Ronit Bhanja went down 1-2 to Bobocica in the men's singles, sealing the tie for the Challengers. Finally, on debut, Yashashwini Ghorpade lost to Nithyashree Mani, with the first game going down to the golden point.

Match 5, Game 3: Yashaswini Ghorpade 7-11 Nithyashree Mani [Match Score: Yashaswini 1-2 Nithyashree]

Nithyashree Mani wins the third game 11-7 to win the fifth match 2-1 against Yashaswini Ghorpade. She helped the Patriots get a couple points that might help their cause future in the Ultimate Table Tennis.

Match 5, Game 3: Yashaswini Ghorpade 4-5 Nithyashree Mani

Nithyashree Mani takes a one-point lead as the game keeps getting intense. Both players are equally strong on paper and their strengths and experience are reflected in their game.

Match 5, Game 2: Yashaswini Ghorpade 11-5 Nithyashree Mani [Match Score: Yashaswini 1-1 Nithyashree]

In the second game, Yashaswini Ghorpade secured a comfortable victory against Nithyashree Mani to level the match scores at 1-1. Goa Challengers have already won the tie but will look to add another point to their tally, while the Patriots will look to secure a victory, hoping that it'll come in handy later in the competition.

Match 5, Game 2: Yashaswini Ghorpade 5-1 Nithyashree Mani

Yashaswini Ghorpade takes a four-point lead at the Ultimate Table Tennis time-out. She's come prepared after facing a defeat in the first game to Nithyashree Mani.

Match 5, Game 1: Yashaswini Ghorpade 10-11 Nithyashree Mani [Match Score: Yashaswini 0-1 Nithyashree]

Nithyashree Mani wins the golden point in the game 10-11. Yashaswini Ghorpade got the edge of the racket as Nithyashree played a forehand shot to stun her opponent.

Match 5, Game 1: Yashaswini Ghorpade 10-10 Nithyashree Mani

Both paddlers get a point each and it's time for the GOLDEN POINT now.

Match 5, Game 1: Yashaswini Ghorpade 9-9 Nithyashree Mani

A pretty good comeback from Yashaswini Ghorpade as she takes four back to back points to level the points at 9-9.

Match 5, Game 1: Yashaswini Ghorpade 5-9 Nithyashree Mani

Nithyashree Mani has got some good tips from her coach. She bags four points in a row and is just a couple away from winning the game.

Match 5, Game 1: Yashaswini Ghorpade 5-4 Nithyashree Mani

Yashaswini Ghorpade takes a one-point lead after a close fight with Nithyashree Mani in the first game. Both paddlers are in good touch and will continue to give each other a tough fight in the game.

At the end of Match 4:

Goa Challengers 8 - 4 Jaipur Patriots

Harmeet Desai 1-2 Cho Seungmin [11-2, 1-11, 5-11]
Yangzi Lui 3-0 Suthasini Sawettabut [11-3, 11-6, 11-4]
Harmeet/Yangzi 2-1 Ronit/Suthasini [11-1, 6-11, 11-7]
Mihai Bobocica 2-1 Ronit Bhanja [8-11, 11-7, 11-5]

Match 4, Game 3: Mihai Bobocica 11-5 Ronit Bhanja [Match Score: Mihai 2-1 Ronit]

Mihai Bobocica roars in celebration as he wins the game 11-5 and the match 2-0 for Goa Challengers. The defending champions are off to a flying start in the Ultimate Table Tennis Season 5 opener.

Match 4, Game 3: Mihai Bobocica 9-5 Ronit Bhanja

Mihai Bobocica's forehand shots leave Ronit stunned as he fires the shot into the team box. Not the first time from Rohit as he needs to work on his move to Mihai's forehand plays.

Match 4, Game 3: Mihai Bobocica 5-3 Ronit Bhanja

A close fight from both players till 3-3, but Mihai Bobocica adds two more points to take a two-point lead at the time-out.

Match 4, Game 3: Mihai Bobocica 3-3 Ronit Bhanja

The game is getting intense between Ronit Bhanja and Mihai Bobocica as both players are giving each other a run for their money.

Match 4, Game 2: Mihai Bobocica 11-7 Ronit Bhanja [Match Score: Mihai 1-1 Ronit]

Mihai Bobocica wins the second game to level the match scores 1-1. The match will now head into the decider game as both paddlers will look to bag the win.

Match 4, Game 2: Mihai Bobocica 5-6 Ronit Bhanja

Ronit Bhanja has forced Mihai Bobocica to make the wrong moves now. Rohit's got three points in a row to take a one-point lead against Mihai Bobocica.

Match 4, Game 2: Mihai Bobocica 5-3 Ronit Bhanja

From 2-2 to 3-3 and then 5-3, Mihai Bobocica is reading Ronit's moves quite well. Ronit is playing the wrong shots away from the table and into the net and is under immense pressure.

Match 4, Game 1: Mihai Bobocica 8-11 Ronit Bhanja [Match Score: Mihai 0-1 Ronit]

Ronit Bhanja takes home the first game after a good fight from Mihai Bobocica. The latter will look to settle scores in the next one.

Match 4, Game 1: Mihai Bobocica 8-10 Ronit Bhanja

Ronit Bhanja still has a two-point lead and is just one point away from winning the first game.

Match 4, Game 1: Mihai Bobocica 5-7 Ronit Bhanja

Ronit Bhanja misses the shot from way behind the table to help Mihai Bobocica reduce the deficit. However, Ronit is surely at his best as continues his two-point lead and has picked up 7/7 points in his service.

Match 4, Game 1: Mihai Bobocica 3-5 Rohit Bhanja

Rohit Bhanja adds two more points and takes a two-point lead during the time-out.

Match 4, Game 1: Mihai Bobocica 3-3 Ronit Bhanja

Ronit plays the ball out of the table to hand UTT debutant Mihai his first point in the tournament. Both players are targeting each other's weak moves and score points through that.

Match 4, Game 1: Mihai Bobocica vs Ronit Bhanja

Goa Challengers' Mihai Bobocica will be up against Jaipur Patriots' Ronit Bhanja in the next men's singles match.

At the end of Match 3:

Goa Challengers 6 - 3 Jaipur Patriots

Harmeet Desai 1-2 Cho Seungmin [11-2, 1-11, 5-11]
Yangzi Lui 3-0 Suthasini Sawettabut [11-3, 11-6, 11-4]
Harmeet/Yangzi 2-1 Ronit/Suthasini [11-1, 6-11, 11-7]

Match 3, Game 3: Harmeet/Yangzi 11-7 Ronit/Suthasini [Match Score: Harmeet/Yangzi 2 - 1 Ronit/Suthasini]

A powerful smash from Yangzi and Ronit's return goes high in the air. Suthasini outfoxes Yanzgi, who misses out on a backhand flick, quite a rare sight. Ronit's return goes out of bounds and there's three points on the trot on for Harmeet and Yangzi. And they seal it! A 2-1 win for the Challengers!

Match 3, Game 3: Harmeet/Yangzi 5-4 Ronit/Suthasini

A closely-fought game this, and it is the Challengers duo who have a slender 1-point lead going into the timeout. Both sides are playing an aggressive brand of table tennis.

Match 3, Game 2: Harmeet/Yangzi 6-11 Ronit/Suthasini [Match Score: Harmeet/Yangzi 1 - 1 Ronit/Suthasini]

A forehand smash down the line and Harmeet had moved quite a bit as he fails to return that. Pressure on the Challengers and they fail to respond to it. Ronit is coming into his own here and after some early nerves, he's dominating. The second game goes to the Patriots duo and they have levelled it all up!

Match 3, Game 2: Harmeet/Yangzi 2-5 Ronit/Suthasini

A wide forehand from Harmeet and it is Suthasini who stretches big and returns, and Yangzi cannot return it. That's a great shot and the duo are adjusting well. A lead for the Patriots in the timeout.

Match 3, Game 1: Harmeet/Yangzi 11-1 Ronit/Suthasini [Match Score: Harmeet/Yangzi 1 - 0 Ronit/Suthasini]

Yangzi is riding her luck! Plenty of nets and edges for her in the singles match as well and the same is happening here too! The partnership with Harmeet is looking very dangerous right from the start!

Match 3, Game 1: Harmeet/Yangzi 5-0 Ronit/Suthasini

A backhand finish by Liu and she's too quick for the Challengers to handle. Ronit Bhanja claims a point but it goes against him. Harmeet's powerful forehand wins him another point and it's a massive lead!

Match 3, Game 1

The third match of the tie will feature Harmeet/Suthasini take on Ronit/Suthasini. With the tie score reading 4-2 in favour of Goa, the Patriots will be looking to make a comeback. Suthasini was Harmeet's partner in the mixed doubles last year when they won the title and will face off this year!

Match 2, Game 3: Yangzi Lui 11-4 Suthasini Sawettabut

At the end of Match 2:

Goa Challengers 4 - 2 Jaipur Patriots

Harmeet Desai 1-2 Cho Seungmin [11-2, 1-11, 5-11]
Yangzi Lui 3-0 Suthasini Sawettabut [11-3, 11-6, 11-4]

Match 2, Game 3: Yangzi Lui 11-4 Suthasini Sawettabut [Match Score: Yangzi 3 - 0 Suthasini]

Suthasini Sawettabut's struggling to find the right shots. Yangzi Lui bags the game point and wins the game 11-4 and match 3-0. The 100% win rate for Yangzi Lui continues!

Match 2, Game 3: Yangzi Lui 8-3 Suthasini Sawettabut

Yangzi Lui's movement has been quite good as she's reaching out far and wide to play the ball away from Suthasini Sawettabut.

Match 2, Game 3: Yangzi Lui 5-1 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini Sawettabut bags the opening point in Game 3 but she couldn't continue the momentum. Yangzi Lui gets five consecutive points and takes a four-point lead as we head into the time-out.

Match 2, Game 2: Yangzi Lui 11-6 Suthasini Sawettabut [Match Score: Yangzi 2 - 0 Suthasini]

Yangzi Lui wins the second game 11-6 and leads the match 2-0. With this victory, Yangzi Lui continues her 100% win rate in her Ultimate Table Tennis matches.

Match 2, Game 2: Yangzi Lui 9-5 Suthasini Sawettabut

Yangzi Lui adds four more points to her name. She's forcing Suthasini Sawettabut to make the wrong moves and concede points in the important game.

Match 2, Game 2: Yangzi Lui 5-4 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini Sawettabut plays the ball into the net to hand Yangzi Lui a one-point lead as we head into the time-out break.

Match 2, Game 2: Yangzi Lui 3-3 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini Sawettabut and Yangzi Lui have got three points each so far. Yangzi Lui was off to a good start but Suthasini Sawettabut managed to make a comeback with a few points on the trot.

Match 2, Game 1: Yangzi Lui 11-3 Suthasini Sawettabut [Match Score: Yangzi 1 - 0 Suthasini]

Yangzi Lui beats Suthasini Sawettabut in the first game and she's off to a good start in the women's singles match.

Match 2, Game 1: Yangzi Lui 10-3 Suthasini Sawettabut

Yangzi Lui bags seven straight points and is just one point away from winning the game.

Match 2, Game 1: Yangzi Lui 5-2 Suthasini Sawettabut

Yangzi Lui continues her fine run from last season and takes a three-point lead against Suthasini Sawettabut. She has good control of the ball and looks a stronger opponent.

Match 2, Game 1: Yangzi Lui 1-1 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini Sawettabut fires one into the team box, while Yangzi Lui plays the ball into the net to hand each other a point.

Match 1, Game 3: Cho Seungmin 11-5 Harmeet Desai [Match Score: Cho 2 - 1 Harmeet]

Cho Seungmin has done it once again. Harmeet Desai's wrong move costs him another game as he concedes the game 11-5 and the match 2-1.

At the end of Match 1:

Goa Challengers 1 - 2 Jaipur Patriots

Harmeet Desai 1 - 2 Cho Seungmin [11-2, 1-11, 5-11]

Match 1, Game 3: Cho Seungmin 10-5 Harmeet Desai

Cho Seungmin plays it on the net to hand Harmeet Desai a point. Harmeet, on the other hand, fails to read Seungmin's quick move and is on the verge of another loss.

Match 1, Game 3: Cho Seungmin 8-3 Harmeet Desai

Some good moves by Harmeet Desai earn him his team member's applause. He's still far behind in the game and will have to outplay the Korean paddler.

Match 1, Game 3: Cho Seungmin 7-1 Harmeet Desai

Cho Seungmin is too good with his backhand and forehand. He's only getting better with time. Harmeet Desai is not able to read Seungmin's moves and playing shots out of the table.

Match 1, Game 3: Cho Seungmin 4-1 Harmeet Desai

Harmeet Desai gets the early point in Game 3. Korean paddler Cho Seungmin plays some good forehand shots to give him a three-point lead in the game.