Debasish Sahoo’s Sensational Comeback Steals the Show at J30 Bhubaneswar ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors

Bhubaneswar: Debasish Sahoo’s Remarkable Comeback Highlighted an Intense Day of Matches at the J30 Bhubaneswar ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors. Sahoo, facing Tanussh Ghildyal in the Quarter Finals, found himself in a precarious position trailing 2-5 in the first set. However, with sheer determination and skill, he orchestrated an extraordinary turnaround, winning five consecutive games to claim the set 7-5. The momentum continued in the second set, as Sahoo dominated with a commanding 6-1 victory, securing his place in the semi-finals.

Despite Ghildyal battling a shoulder injury, both players exhibited exceptional sportsmanship throughout the match, showcasing the true spirit of the game. In other Quarter Final matches, Aahan and Sohini Mohanty faced tough competition but unfortunately fell short in their respective Girls Singles matches.

RESULTS Wednesday 08-05-2024
BOYS SINGLES – QUARTER FINAL (QF) RESULTS
DEBASIS SAHOO (IND) def. TANUSSH GHILDYAL (IND) 7-5 6-1 .
AASHRAVYA MEHRA (IND) def. PARTH DEORUKHAKAR (IND) 7-6(5) 7-6(6) .
PRANEEL SHARMA (IND) def. ADITYA MOR (IND) 7-6(3) 6-1 .
SHANKER HEISNAM (IND) def. FATEH SINGH (IND) 6-1 6-2 .

GIRLS SINGLES – QUARTER FINAL (QF) RESULTS
LAXMISIRI DANDU (IND) def. AAHAN (IND) 6-4 6-4 .
PRISHA NIKHIL SHINDE (IND) def. SNIGDHA KANTA (IND) 6-2 6-1 .
PRIYANKA RANA (USA) def. KASHVI SUNIL (IND) 6-3 6-2 .
SAUMYA RONDE (IND) def. SOHINI SANJAY MOHANTY (IND) 6-2 6-2 .

GIRLS DOUBLES – QUARTER FINAL (QF) RESULTS
LAXMISIRI DANDU (IND) and PRIYANKA RANA(USA) def. AAHAN and AKANSHA GHOSH (IND) 0-6 6-4 [10-7] .
ISHI MAHESHWARI and SAUMYA RONDE (IND) def. PARTHSARTHI ARUN MUNDHE and MANDAGALLA PRINCY (IND) 7-5 6-2 .
AISHWARYA JADHAV and MAHIKA KHANNA (IND) def. SAIJAYANI BANERJEE and PAL UPADHYAY (IND) 6-1 6-3 .
AAKRUTI NARAYAN SONKUSARE and SOHINI SANJAY MOHANTY (IND) def. MEGHANA G D and KASHVI SUNIL (IND) 6-1 6-2 .

BOYS DOUBLES  – QUARTER FINAL (QF) RESULTS
ADITYA MOR and PRANEEL SHARMA (IND) def. TANUSSH GHILDYAL and AASHRAVYA MEHRA (IND) 7-6(6) 7-6(5) .
OJAS MEHLAWAT and ADHIRAJ THAKUR (IND) def. PARTH DEORUKHAKAR and ARNAV YADAV (IND) WALKOVER DUE TO INJURY
ROHITH HARI BALAJI GOBINA GOBINATH and THIRUMURUGAN VISWANATHAN (IND) def. TEJAS AHUJA and FATEH SINGH (IND) 6-4 6-3 .
PRADYUMNA SINGH TOMAR and OM VERMA (IND) def. SHANKER HEISNAM and ASHWAJIT SENJAM (IND) 3-6 7-6(3) [11-9] .