Ultimate Table Tennis 2023 LIVE Score, Match 3: Dabang Delhi TTC vs Goa Challengers

Right then, we have had a fantastic contest here, with the Goa Challengers kicking-off their campaign in style. Join us back tomorrow at 7:30pm IST as U Mumba TT lock horns with Chennai Lions. Promises to be an edge-of-the-seat thriller! Until tomorrow then, this is me, Maanas Upadhyay, bidding you adieu! Good night!

Tie Result:

Dabang Delhi TTC 5-10 Goa Challengers

Jon Perrson 1-2 Alvaro Robles (9-11, 11-8, 4-11)
Sreeja Akula 2-1 Reeth Tennison (11-7, 6-11, 11-9)
Sathiyan/Barbora 1-2 Harmeet/Suthasini (2-11, 6-11, 11-4)
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran 0-3 Harmeet Desai (8-11, 5-11, 10-11)
Barbora Balazova 1-2 Suthasini Sawettabut (7-11, 9-11, 11-8)

A win for the Goa Challengers and boy, they have been completely dominated proceedings! Apart from Sreeja, none of the Delhi players looked convincing and they have completely collapsed here. Boasting of a strong Indian core, they didn't play the likes of Ayhika Mukherjee, which seems to have costed them dearly. Sathiyan was a pale shadow of his former self and seemed completely out of form too!

Harmeet and Suthasini were the game-changers. It was 3-3 going into the mixed doubles but the duo completely turned it in their favour. Harmeet, in particular, was the top-performer and he seemed to be in some splendid form, having bursts of energy which helped him smack some powerful smashes. Suthasini finished off proceedings with another match win and Goa complete a big win, similar to U Mumba and Chennai Lions.

Game 3 Result: Barbora Balazova 11-8 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini's return finds the net and Barbora manages to get a game from the contest!

Game 3: Barbora Balazova 10-6 Suthasini Sawettabut

Barbora is at the cusp of getting a game point for her side. Can she seal the deal this time around? Game point for her!

Game 3: Barbora Balazova 9-5 Suthasini Sawettabut

Barbora has gotten a decent enough lead now. Can Suthasini replicate her comeback from the previous game?

Game 3: Barbora Balazova 5-3 Suthasini Sawettabut

Barbora has taken a two-point lead now going into the final timeout of the day.

Game 3: Barbora Balazova 2-2 Suthasini Sawettabut

It has been a sedate start from both players as they aren't going for the big smashes yet. The score is at par.

Game 2 Result: Barbora Balazova 9-11 Suthasini Sawettabut

A comeback for the ages! From being 9-3 down to getting 8 points on the trot to win the game - what a performance this has been from Suthasini! Just goes on to show her temperament and abilities!

Game 2: Barbora Balazova 9-9 Suthasini Sawettabut

And she levels the score! She's gotten six points on the trot and momentum is on her side now!

Game 2: Barbora Balazova 9-7 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini has calmed herself down and has announced quite a comeback. Barbora is losing the plot here after having taken a massive lead.

Game 2: Barbora Balazova 9-3 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini seems to just have lost her footing her a bit now. Maybe the crowd cheering aggressively for Barbora is putting her off. Meanwhile, Barbora continues getting multiple points with back-to-back good smashes and returns.

Game 2: Barbora Balazova 5-3 Suthasini Sawettabut

Barbora is leading going into the timeout. Although this won't change the result of the match, she can ensure that they get as many games as possible on the board.

Game 2: Barbora Balazova 4-2 Suthasini Sawettabut

Both sides trading blows at the moment but it is Barbora who looks to have come out with a different mindset in this game. She has plenty of crowd support behind her as well!

Game 1 Result: Barbora Balazova 7-11 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini with some clever gameplay and she takes the last two needed points without much ado, sealing the game for Goa Challengers.

Game 1: Barbora Balazova 7-9 Suthasini Sawettabut

Despite a comeback threatened by Barbora, Suthasini continues to maintain a lead. Lots of support for Barbora from the crowd.

Game 1: Barbora Balazova 5-8 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini continues to stay in the lead despite Barbora taking a few points of her own. Can Barbora make a comeback from here on?

Game 1: Barbora Balazova 2-5 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini carries forward her momentum from the mixed doubles and has gotten three points on the trot to take a decent lead.

Game 1: Barbora Balazova 2-2 Suthasini Sawettabut

Both paddlers are neck-and-neck at the moment and they aren't ready to back down. Who can take the lead first?

Match 5 (Women's Singles) - Barbora Balazova vs Suthasini Sawettabut

Tie Score:

Dabang Delhi TTC 4-8 Goa Challengers

Jon Perrson 1-2 Alvaro Robles (9-11, 11-8, 4-11)
Sreeja Akula 2-1 Reeth Tennison (11-7, 6-11, 11-9)
Sathiyan/Barbora 1-2 Harmeet/Suthasini (2-11, 6-11, 11-4)
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran 0-2 Harmeet Desai (8-11, 5-11, 10-11)

Game 3 Result: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 10-11 Harmeet Desai

Harmeet takes home a nail-biting game! Sathiyan's back-hand return bounces off the top of the net and lands outside the table. With that, Goa have won the tie!

Game 3: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 10-10 Harmeet Desai

First Golden Point of the day as Sathiyan's masterclass sees him make a terrific comeback!

Game 3: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 8-9 Harmeet Desai

Sathiyan is stepping up when it matters the most for his team! He's gotten a few points on the trot now and he'll be looking to get in the lead soon.

Game 3: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 4-8 Harmeet Desai

Harmeet's smashes are turning out to be too hot to handle for Sathiyan, who seems to have no answers for it whatsoever.

Game 3: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 3-5 Harmeet Desai

Sathiyan's returns finding the net on a couple of occasions and he is trailing by two points all of a sudden. He's back to playing catch-up.

Game 3: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 3-3 Harmeet Desai

Sathiyan with a few good spinning returns and he levels the score now! He has to win this game for Delhi to stay in the hunt!

Game 3: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 1-3 Harmeet Desai

Harmeet in the lead instantly in the third game as well. Sathiyan is just not upto the mark today.

Game 2 Result: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 5-11 Harmeet Desai

Harmeet wins another game and he takes home the match as well! He has been on top of his mark today and Sathiyan is just looking like a pale shadow of his former self here. Can he at least take away one game from this match? Goa just one game away from winning the tie!

Game 2: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 4-10 Harmeet Desai

Sathiyan's returns are pretty weak, allowing Harmeet to go all out and play some terrific attacking shots. It is game point for him!

Game 2: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 4-8 Harmeet Desai

Harmeet has taken a good lead in this game as well and Sathiyan will be disappointed with what has transpired post the timeout.

Game 2: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 4-5 Harmeet Desai

A slender one-point lead for Harmeet going into the Timeout. This will prove to be an interesting game surely!

Game 2: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 3-3 Harmeet Desai

Sathiyan levels the score and he seems to have figured out what is Harmeet's weakness! Harmeet is not doing as well on the back-hand returns.

Game 2: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 1-3 Harmeet Desai

Harmeet has made a strong start to this second game as well and only unforced errors from his side have granted Sathiyan the point.

Game 1 Result: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 8-11 Harmeet Desai

Harmeet takes home the first game and it has been a splendid performance by him which he'll be looking to continue in the second game as well.

Game 1: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 8-10 Harmeet Desai

Game point for Harmeet but Sathiyan is not too far away now. This next point will prove to be very crucial.

Game 1: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 7-9 Harmeet Desai

Sathiyan has turned to the aggressive route now and Harmeet is forced to go on the defense. However, he will be keen to seal this game quickly.

Game 1: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 5-9 Harmeet Desai

Harmeet is proving to be too hot to handle for Sathiyan here! He's leading significantly and Sathiyan will have to find a way of making a comeback.

Game 1: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 4-7 Harmeet Desai

Harmeet continues to garner the points but Sathiyan is threatening at a comeback here with a couple of points of his own.

Game 1: Sathiyan Gyanasekaran 1-5 Harmeet Desai

Whew! That was quick! Harmeet is racing away with the first game and Sathiyan has absolutely no answer for him! Seems to be a repeat of what happened in the mixed doubles!

Match 4 (Men's Singles) - Sathiyan Gnanasekaran vs Harmeet Desai

Tie Score:

Dabang Delhi TTC 4-5 Goa Challengers

Jon Perrson 1-2 Alvaro Robles (9-11, 11-8, 4-11)
Sreeja Akula 2-1 Reeth Tennison (11-7, 6-11, 11-9)
Sathiyan/Barbora 1-2 Harmeet/Suthasini (2-11, 6-11, 11-4)

Game 3 Result: Sathiyan/Barbora 11-4 Harmeet/Suthasini

And they do it! Harmeet and Suthasini cannot replicate their success from the previous two games and it will be Sathiyan and Barbora who keep the Delhi ship afloat with a game's win.

Game 3: Sathiyan/Barbora 9-4 Harmeet/Suthasini

Multiple points on the trot for Sathiyan and Barbora and they are all set to take away one game from this match!

Game 3: Sathiyan/Barbora 5-3 Harmeet/Suthasini

Sathiyan and Barbora suppress the attempted comeback and they take a two point lead going into the Timeout. Can they seal the game or will Harmeet and Suthasini make a comeback?

Game 3: Sathiyan/Barbora 3-3 Harmeet/Suthasini

Sathiyan and Barbora have managed to level the score after a couple of unforced errors from Harmeet and Suthasini.

Game 3: Sathiyan/Barbora 1-3 Harmeet/Suthasini

Another game where Harmeet and Suthasini are proving to be unplayable for the Delhi duo. The planning from Goa has been immaculate

Game 2 Result: Sathiyan/Barbora 6-11 Harmeet/Suthasini

Three points on the trot for Harmeet and Suthasini and they have taken home another game. In the greater scheme of things, this has given Goa a big boost. Delhi need to find a way to win this last game.

Game 2: Sathiyan/Barbora 6-8 Harmeet/Suthasini

Harmeet and Suthasini continue to get the points but Sathiyan and Barbora are trying to keep up by staying in the hunt, with the difference being a couple of points.

Game 2: Sathiyan/Barbora 4-6 Harmeet/Suthasini

Harmeet and Suthasini continue to maintain their lead. After a long drawn out rally filled with smashes from both sides, it is Sathiyan and Barbora who get the points.

Game 2: Sathiyan/Barbora 2-5 Harmeet/Suthasini

A few unforced errors from the paddle of Sathiyan and Harmeet and Suthasini are bossing proceedings in this game going into the timeout!