The women\u2019s singles contest set the tone for a tightly fought opener. Sahaja Yamalapalli, representing the Gurgaon Grand Slammers, squared off against Italy\u2019s Nuria Brancaccio.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a match defined by long rallies and bold shot-making, Sahaja held her nerve to edge out Brancaccio 13\u201312, sealing her second win of the tournament by a slender one-point margin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sahaja carried her momentum into the Mixed Doubles, where she partnered Sriram Balaji against the Gujarat Panthers duo of Nuria Brancaccio and Anirudh Chandrasekar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Grand Slammers showcased a classic display of clean returning and controlled net play to take the match 14\u201311, extending their early advantage in the tie.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The momentum shifted in the men\u2019s singles. Alexandre Muller stepped up for the home side against Dan Evans. The Frenchman delivered a composed and authoritative performance, pulling things back for the Gujarat Panthers with a 14\u201311.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The men\u2019s doubles brought the highest intensity of the tie. Anirudh Chandrasekar and Alexandre M\u00fcller faced Sriram Balaji and Dan Evans, with both pairs producing tennis of exceptional quality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a match defined by fast hands, courageous net play and crisp ball-striking, the Panthers duo edged out a 13\u201312 win. With both teams locked at 50 points each, the tie ended in an overall draw.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The men\u2019s doubles brought the highest intensity of the tie. Anirudh Chandrasekar and Alexandre M\u00fcller faced Sriram Balaji and Dan Evans, with both pairs producing tennis of exceptional quality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Carole Monnet then paired up with Vishnu Vardhan in the mixed doubles to take on Irina Bara and Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli. This time, the momentum swung in favour of the Chennai Smashers. In a tight contest marked by sharp returns, Irina Bara and Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli edged out a 13\u201312 win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n