Synopsis
On February 2, 2023, in Mumbai, Bengaluru Jawans achieved a historic victory over Pune United, winning 3-1 to become champions of the inaugural World Pickleball League, India's first franchise-based pickleball league. Stellar performances from team members propelled them to success in an exciting final.Key Takeaways
- Bengaluru Jawans claimed the championship title.
- The final score was 3-1 against Pune United.
- Jack Foster won men’s singles with a score of 26-8.
- Women’s doubles victory came from Trang Hyunh-McClain and Alejandra Borobia.
- Katerina Stewart was named Player of the League.
Mumbai, Feb 2 (NationPress) Bengaluru Jawans have made history by defeating Pune United with a score of 3-1, clinching the title in the inaugural edition of the World Pickleball League - India’s first franchise-based pickleball league.
The thrilling final showcased a showdown between Bengaluru Jawans and Pune United, two teams that embarked on contrasting yet fulfilling journeys to reach the championship.
Jack Foster led the charge with a commanding 26-8 victory in men’s singles, setting a strong precedent. This was followed by the duo of Trang Hyunh-McClain and Alejandra Borobia, who secured a 13-9 win in women’s doubles. Although Pune attempted to rally back with William Sobek and Vanshik Kapadia winning men’s doubles 15-6, Katerina Stewart clinched the title for Bengaluru with a decisive 21-9 victory against Brooke Revuelta.
Reflecting on their triumph, Stewart expressed, "I'm incredibly thankful and thrilled—I still can’t believe this is happening! The past ten days of pickleball in India have been absolutely wild. I came for the experience, and I certainly got that. Winning alongside my team made it even more memorable. There were tense moments, especially at 5-5 today when I felt a bit anxious, but I reminded myself to stay composed and focus on the aspects I could control—and it paid off!"
Player of the League: Katerina Stewart
Runners-Up: Pune United
Champions: Bengaluru Jawans
