Anusha Kutumbale displayed composure in a tense Golden Point finish, securing reigning champions U Mumba TT’s first win in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7. The thrilling 8-7 victory over previously undefeated Dabang Delhi TTC took place at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Taleigaon near Panaji. The match culminated in a nail-biting Women’s Singles contest where Anusha’s decisive play sealed the win for U Mumba.
Youssef Abdelaziz initially gave Delhi an edge by defeating Manush Shah in three games. However, Anna Hursey’s remarkable performance turned the tide as she overcame Sutirtha Mukherjee 2-1, handing Delhi paddler her first defeat of the season. U Mumba further solidified their position by stunning the unbeaten duo of Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Maria Xiao, ending their winning streak.
Lilian Bardet continued U Mumba’s dominance by triumphing over Sathiyan Gnanasekaran in a closely contested three-game battle. Despite Xiao’s resilient efforts to level the score at 7-7, Anusha’s nerve-wracking victory in the Golden Point rally secured U Mumba’s first win of the season. Hursey and Manush were recognized for their outstanding performances, with Xiao and Sathiyan also receiving accolades for their contributions.
