Guwahati Masters 2024: Tanisha Crasto, Ashwini Ponnappa Defend Women's Doubles Title; Anmol Kharb Finishes Runner-Up in Women's Singles
The Indian duo then held their nerves to secure the final two points and take the first game. The second game started competitively, but the Indians pulled away with a seven-point spree, racing to a 15-6 lead. They maintained the momentum to decisively close out the match and retain the title.
Mumbai, December 8: Indian women's doubles pair Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa successfully defended their title at the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament, registering a straight-game victory over China's Li Hua Zhou and Wang Zi Meng in the final on Sunday. The top-seeded duo, who also competed at the Paris Olympics, showcased a dominant performance to outclass Li and Wang 21-18, 21-12 in the summit clash that lasted 43 minutes. Tanisha Crasto-Dhruv Kapila, Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy-Sai Pratheek End As Runners-Up at Syed Modi International 2024.
Rising Indian shuttler Anmol Kharb also came agonisingly close to a maiden Super 100 title before finishing runner-up after losing 21-14 13-21 19-21 to China's Cai Yan Yan in women's singles final. The world No. 16 Tanisha and Ashwini began with a bang, surging to an 8-2 lead. However, the Chinese pair narrowed the gap to 10-11 at the mid-game interval and kept the pressure on, trailing closely until 18-19.
The Indian duo then held their nerves to secure the final two points and take the first game. The second game started competitively, but the Indians pulled away with a seven-point spree, racing to a 15-6 lead. They maintained the momentum to decisively close out the match and retain the title.
The 78-minute women's singles final was a see-saw battle, with Anmol showcasing her skills to dominate the opening game, breaking away from a 4-4 tie to establish a steady lead. A powerful straight smash handed Anmol six game points, and she sealed the opener when her opponent sent the shuttle wide. PV Sindhu Wedding: Star Shuttler Invites Sachin Tendulkar to Attend Her Marriage Ceremony; Master Blaster Poses and Congratulates Soon-To-Be Couple (See Post).
However, Cai displayed greater intent in the second game, leaving Anmol in a chasing position. The Chinese shuttler surged to a 10-4 lead, extending it to 14-6, and eventually secured the game comfortably to force a decider. The third game was an intense affair, with both players neck-and-neck throughout.
Anmol started strong, leading 4-0 and 10-8, but Cai clawed her way back to edge ahead at 18-16. Anmol managed to level the score at 19-19, but a powerful smash from Cai gave the Chinese match point. Anmol's error at the net ultimately handed Cai the victory, extending the Indian's wait for a Super 100 title.
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