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    World Tennis League: Rublev secure dramatic win for Game Changers Falcons in opener
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    World Tennis League: Rublev Secure Dramatic Win For Game Changers Falcons In Opener

    By IANS News December 19, 2024 • 20:46 PM View: 735
    Game Changers Falcons: The highly-anticipated Season 3 of the World Tennis League kickstarted with electrifying action as the Game Changers Falcons staged a dramatic 29-26 comeback victory over the TSL Hawks in the opening match at the Etihad Arena here on Thursday. The opener delivered edge-of-the-seat excitement, featuring closely-contested battles in both doubles and singles categories, culminating in the first Super Shootout of the season.

    In the women’s doubles, Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva gave TSL Hawks a strong start, racing to a 2-0 lead. However, Elena Rybakina and Caroline Garcia led a remarkable comeback for Game Changers Falcons, levelling the game 2-2. The Falcons then surged ahead, leading 4-2, but the Hawks fought back by breaking the Falcons in the seventh game.

    Saving three set points, the Hawks equalised at 5-5, eventually pushing the set to a tie-break after a 6-6 stalemate. In a thrilling finish, the Hawks clinched the set 7-6, marking an exhilarating start to the season opener. In the women's singles, Sabalenka started on a dominant note and surged to a 5-0 lead. However, Rybakina, after a slow start, staged a solid comeback, winning five consecutive games to level at 5-5. During this, she saved three set points across three consecutive games.

    TAGS Andrey Rublev Game Changers Falcons TSL Hawks World Tennis League Etihad Arena Abu Dhabi Super Shootout Aryna Sabalenka Mirra Andreeva Elena Rybakina Caroline Garcia Although Sabalenka Sumit Nagal Jordan Thompson
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