Hyderabad: Hyderabad Strikers triumphed in the Tennis Premier League Season 6, defeating Mumbai Eagles 51-44 in an electrifying final to claim their third championship. Led by Harriet Dart, Benjamin Lock, and Vishnu Vardhan, the Hyderabad Strikers delivered consistent performances across all categories to lift the coveted trophy.
The final began with Hyderabad’s Harriet Dart securing a crucial 14-11 win over Mumbai’s Zeynep Sonmez in the Women’s Singles. Mumbai Eagles’ Karan Singh responded with a 14-11 victory over Benjamin Lock in the Men’s Singles, leveling the score. The turning point came in the Mixed Doubles, where Hyderabad’s Harriet Dart and Vishnu Vardhan outclassed Zeynep Sonmez and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan 16-9. In the Men’s Doubles, a 10-10 stalemate ensured Hyderabad retained their lead to seal the championship.
In the semi-finals, Mumbai Eagles edged past Gujarat Panthers 51-43, propelled by standout performances from Zeynep Sonmez and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan. Hyderabad Strikers defeated Rajasthan Rangers 51-42, with Harriet Dart and Vishnu Vardhan delivering key victories in the Mixed Doubles and Men’s Doubles categories.
This win underscores Hyderabad Strikers’ dominance in the league, cementing their legacy as three-time champions of the Tennis Premier League.
