WTT Contender Novo Mesto 2021 LIVE - Sathiyan Gnanasekaran in action — Scores, Updates, Results, Live Blog
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Sathiyan Gnansekaran (Source:UTT)
Welcome to the live blog for the 2021 WTT Contender Novo Mesto in Slovenia by The Bridge!
With two star-studded matches lined up for the day - Indian table tennis fans have their hopes pinned on the veteran World No. 32 Achanta Sharath Kamal and the rising star and World No. 38, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran as they contest their respective Round of 16 clashes today at the Sports Hall Tri Lilije in Laško, Slovenia.
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Sathiyan Gnanasekaran could only take a game off the Slovenian opponent, Darko Jorgic. The Indian paddler loses, 3-1 in 11-9, 11-3, 5-11, 11-5.
Jorgic is being relentless now as he attacks away at the Sathiyan service game - he takes a 8-3 lead!
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran switches gear when most necessary and takes the third game, 11-5!
Sathiyan remains steadfast here and is being cheeky with his returns!
The Indian is obviously not happy to be pushed around - he roars back here! Takes the lead at 5-1 in Game 3, let's goooo!
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