Table Tennis
UTT 2024: Paltans defeat Ahmedabad 10-5, Chennai fall to Bengaluru 4-11, Highlights
The first of six doubleheaders in this year's UTT will feature the second debutants before the southern derby beckons.
Sharath Kamal will turn out for the Chennai Lions. (Photo Credit: UTT)
Chennai: Day two of the Ultimate Table Tennis features a doubleheader, with Puneri Paltans defeating debutants Ahmedabad SG Pipers 10-5 in the first game.
In the second game, Bengaluru Smashers beat Chennai Lions 11-4
World no.13 paddler Benardette Szocs from Romania will feature for the Ahmedabad Vipers, as will Ahyika Mukherjee for Puneri Paltans.
Local boy and veteran Sharath Kamal took to the court in Chennai colors, facing off Alvaro Robles and Manika Batra's Bengaluru Smashers.
Catch all the Highlights here:
Live Updates
- 23 Aug 2024 2:35 PM GMT
Men's Singles; Chennai Lions 1-1 Bengaluru Smashers Jules 5-2 Alvaro, Game 1
Alvaro nets in this game more often than not, Jules is running away with the three point lead.
- 23 Aug 2024 2:35 PM GMT
Men's Singles; Chennai Lions 1-1 Bengaluru Smashers Jules 3-1 Alvaro, Game 1
Jules takes three quick points after losing the first point with some powerful shots, Alvaro caught off-guard.
- 23 Aug 2024 2:33 PM GMT
Men's Singles; Chennai Lions 1-1 Bengaluru Smashers Jules 0 - 1 Alvaro, Game 1
Alvaro takes the lead in the third game.
- 23 Aug 2024 2:32 PM GMT
Men's Singles; Chennai Lions 1-1 Bengaluru Smashers Jules 11-8 Alvaro, Game 1
The Frenchman does it for Chennai, The game is now equally poised at 1-1.
- 23 Aug 2024 2:31 PM GMT
Men's Singles; Chennai Lions 0-1 Bengaluru Smashers Jules 10-8 Alvaro, Game 1
Two Game point for Jules.
- 23 Aug 2024 2:30 PM GMT
Men's Singles; Chennai Lions 0-1 Bengaluru Smashers Jules 9-8 Alvaro, Game 1
Beautiful play for Jules, a very good rally ends with Alvaro hitting the nets.
- 23 Aug 2024 2:29 PM GMT
Men's Singles; Chennai Lions 0-1 Bengaluru Smashers Jules 8-7 Alvaro, Game 1
Alvaro hits the nets, Jules takes the lead.
- 23 Aug 2024 2:28 PM GMT
Men's Singles; Chennai Lions 0-1 Bengaluru Smashers Jules 5-6 Alvaro, Game 1
Alvaro's tomahawk shot proves difficult for Jules to return.
- 23 Aug 2024 2:28 PM GMT
Men's Singles; Chennai Lions 0-1 Bengaluru Smashers Jules 5-4 Alvaro, Game 1
Jules take the lead at half time.
- 23 Aug 2024 2:27 PM GMT
Men's Singles; Chennai Lions 0-1 Bengaluru Smashers Jules 4-4 Alvaro, Game 1
Jules cannot maintain his lead as Alvaro is very quick on his feet to return the ball with ease.
