MAXX - Doppelturnier zur Saisonvorbereitung
Es ist nicht all zu lange her, da hieß es "Doppel - die Schwäche von URW, die haben nur 2,3 gute Paarungen".... Spätestens seit dem Wochenende lässt sich eine Trendumkehr erkennen, sowohl qualitativ als auch quantitativ. Unserem Trainerteam und dem intensiven vereinsinternen Sparring sei es gedankt!
MVP Sourabh berichtet vom sehr erfolgreichen MAXX-Doppelturnier:
URW Ignites the Court with Unstoppable Wins!
On a sunny afternoon of 35 degrees URW members were fired up and ready for action after an intense summer of preparation. With 12 determined participants spread across 7 teams (7 in HD-A, 3 in HD-B, and 2 in DD-B) URW was poised for a day of fierce competition and triumphant victories.
The final tally was an impressive three podium finishes across two categories: 1st and 2nd place in HD-A and 1st place in the DD-B category. Here is the detailed commentary.
**DD-B:**
Michela and Amira were the dynamic duo representing URW in the DD-B category, and they didn’t just show up—they conquered! In a round-robin format with six teams, they swept through the competition, securing 1st place with flair. Aside from their final match, all their victories were straight-set wins, many with dominating score lines under 10 points. The electrifying support from the URW squad kept the energy high, ensuring their opponents stayed on the back foot throughout.
**HD-A:**
URW made a powerful statement in the HD-A category, with a commanding presence that saw three out of the four semifinalist teams hailing from the club: Ajay & Rahul, Himanshu & Sourabh, and Marian & Ray.
After tough group stage, Ajay & Rahul finished 4th after losing a close match in the semifinal against Himanshu & Sourabh.
Marian & Ray breezed into the final, while first-time partners Himanshu & Sourabh fought through a series of nail-biting matches to earn their spot. The grand final was a spectacular show of skill and determination, with both teams leaving it all on the court. Marian & Ray took the first set 21-16, but the second set saw Himanshu & Sourabh storm ahead to 19-12. Yet, with years of experience, Marian & Ray mounted a thrilling comeback, clinching the set 22-20 and taking the match with a final score of 21-17, 22-20.
Adding to the excitement, James and his first-time partner, Lasse from WBH, delivered a strong performance, finishing 9th after a tough group stage.
**HD-B:**
In the HD-B category, Felix & David narrowly missed out on the semifinals, landing in 6th place after a series of hard-fought matches. Roshan, teaming up with first-time partner Aabid from WBH Wien, secured 8th place. The showdown between the URW teams in the 5th-8th place bracket was a match to remember, with Felix & David emerging victorious in a thrilling three-set battle, ending with a scoreline of 20-22, 21-18, 21-17.
As URW’s reputation continues to rise among other clubs, these incredible results mark a fantastic kickoff to the new season, setting the stage for even greater achievements ahead!
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Reported by
Sourabh Singh Chauhan