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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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- 12 Nov 2021 5:03 PM GMT
And with that, India's campaign comes to an end here at Novo Mesto
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.
- 12 Nov 2021 5:00 PM GMT
A shift of momentum is taking place again - Jorgic has the steam here!
Jorgic is being relentless now as he attacks away at the Sathiyan service game - he takes a 8-3 lead!
- 12 Nov 2021 4:55 PM GMT
AND COMEBACK! SATHIYAN GNANASEKARAN TAKES GAME 3!
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran switches gear when most necessary and takes the third game, 11-5!
- 12 Nov 2021 4:54 PM GMT
Sathiyan still has a little cushion here - he keeps his nose ahead at 8-5!
Sathiyan remains steadfast here and is being cheeky with his returns!
- 12 Nov 2021 4:50 PM GMT
And Sathiyan is the one with the power shots now!
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!
