Eagles Soar to WTL Final, Defeating Hawkes in Thrilling 22-12 Win | Sports News
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In a high-stakes match, the Eagles secured a spot in the World Tennis League (WTL) final with a resounding 22-12 victory over the Hawkes on Friday. The win brings the Eagles' total points tally to 65, while the Hawkes ended the league stage with 53 points. The day's events saw several standout performances from Indian stars. Shrivalli Bhamdipaty, who made her WTL debut, impressed in her singles match against Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, winning 6-2. She later teamed up with Paula Badosa to take down Maaya and Elina Svitolina in the women's doubles, securing a crucial break in the eighth game. Meanwhile, Sumit Nagal delivered an impressive performance in his singles match against world No. 23 Denis Shapovalov, who was struggling with a neck injury. Nagal took an early 3-0 lead and went on to win 6-1, despite the crowd's disappointment. In a show of sportsmanship, Nagal expressed his concern for Shapovalov's condition and hoped for a speedy recovery. In other matches, Kites' Dhakshineswar Suresh pulled off a stunning upset over Falcons' Daniil Medvedev, winning 6-4 in a crucial men's singles match. The victory helped Kites secure a spot in the final, where they will face the Eagles on Saturday. The league stage concluded with several exciting matches, including Kites' 24-19 win over Falcons and the Eagles' dominating performance against the Hawkes. The stage is now set for the final showdown, with the Eagles looking to take home the title.
