Tennis Premier League 2024: Hyderabad Strikers stun Yash Mumbai Eagles to clinch TPL Season 6 title

The Hyderabad Strikers emerged victorious in the Tennis Premier League (TPL) 2024 final, defeating Yash Mumbai Eagles 51-44 to secure their third title. With previous titles in 2021 and 2022, the Strikers reaffirmed their dominance in the competition, avenging their earlier league-stage loss to the Eagles in dramatic fashion.

The final began with Hyderabad’s Harriet Dart facing Zeynep Sonmez in the women’s singles. Dart gave the Strikers a strong start to win the set 14-11. However, the Eagles quickly responded in men’s singles. Karan Singh, who had been a key player throughout the tournament, delivered a composed performance to overcome Benjamin Lock 14-11 and level the overall score.

The mixed doubles match proved to be the decisive moment of the contest. Dart paired with Vishnu Vardhan for Hyderabad, taking on the Eagles’ Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Sonmez. The Hyderabad duo controlled the match from the start to claim a crucial 16-9 victory. This result gave the Strikers a commanding lead and left them needing only 10 points in the final men’s doubles match to lift the trophy.

In the final set, Hyderabad’s Benjamin Lock and Vishnu Vardhan faced Karan Singh and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan. Both pairs played cautiously, aware of what was at stake. The match ended in a 10-10 draw, but it was enough for the Strikers to secure the title with an aggregate score of 51-44.

The Eagles, who had topped the points table and defeated Hyderabad 52-48 earlier in the tournament, fell short when it mattered most. While they showed glimpses of their regular-season form, Hyderabad’s clinical execution in mixed doubles gave them the edge in the high-stakes final.

For Hyderabad, the victory was a team effort. Harriet Dart’s steady performances in both singles and doubles were pivotal, while Vishnu Vardhan’s experience added depth to their lineup. Benjamin Lock’s contribution in the doubles ensured that the Strikers held firm under pressure and won the coveted TPL 2024 trophy.

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Tennis Premier League 2024: Yash Mumbai Eagles vs Hyderabad Strikers Final Match Result

• Women’s Singles: Zeynep Sonmez (MUM) 11-14 Harriet Dart (HYD)
• Men’s Singles: Karan Singh (MUM) 14-11 Benjamin Lock (HYD)
• Mixed Doubles: Zeyney Sonmez and Jeevan N (MUM) 9-16 Harriet Dart and Vishnu Vardhan (HYD)
• Men’s Doubles: Karan Singh and Jeevan N (MUM) 10-10 Benjamin Lock and Vishnu Vardhan (HYD)

Final Score: Yash Mumbai Eagles 44-51 Hyderabad Strikers