India’s strong showing at the WTT Feeder Cappadocia II continued with commanding performances across mixed doubles, women’s doubles, and women’s singles, with Yashaswini Ghorpade emerging as the standout performer across formats.
The Indian contingent not only secured multiple final berths but also ensured an all-Indian title clash in women’s doubles, underlining the growing depth in the country’s table tennis ecosystem.
Harmeet–Yashaswini power into mixed doubles final
The mixed doubles pairing of Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade delivered a composed semifinal performance to defeat Korea’s Seongil/Yerim 3-1.
After taking the opening game 11-3, the Indian duo maintained control despite dropping the second game 3-11. They quickly regrouped, winning the next two games 11-9 and 11-7 to close out the match.
Their earlier rounds were equally impressive. In the quarterfinals, Desai and Yashaswini defeated Pistjej/De 3-1, with game scores reading 11-13, 11-9, 11-3, 11-9, showcasing their ability to recover after losing the opening game.
The pair will now face Turkey’s Yigenler/Harac in the final, who themselves reached the summit clash after a 3-1 win over India’s Jain/Das (11-6, 9-11, 11-8, 11-9). Jain/Das had earlier secured a quarterfinal victory over Ly/Choi, winning 3-1 (12-10, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8).
All-Indian women’s doubles final guaranteed
India’s dominance was most evident in the women’s doubles category, where both finalist pairs are Indian.
The duo of Yashaswini Ghorpade and Diya Chitale reached the final with a 3-1 win over De/Mittelham. After taking the first two games 11-7, 13-11, they briefly lost momentum in the third (3-11) before closing the match with an 11-1 win in the fourth.
Their path included a solid quarterfinal performance as well, where they defeated Heo/Choi 3-1 (11-4, 11-7, 5-11, 11-8).
On the other side, Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee produced a dramatic semifinal win over Harac/Yilmaz in a five-game thriller. After losing the opening game 7-11, they bounced back strongly to win 11-3 and 11-8, dropped the fourth 1-11, and then sealed the decider 11-9.
They had earlier overcome Mani/Saini in the quarterfinals, winning 3-1 (6-11, 11-8, 12-10, 11-5), displaying resilience after losing the first game.
The final now sets up a compelling clash between two contrasting Indian pairs—youthful aggression against experienced stability.
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In women’s singles, Yashaswini continued her impressive form, defeating Poland’s Xiaoxin Yang in a tightly contested quarterfinal 3-2.
The match saw significant momentum swings, with Yashaswini winning 6-11, 3-11, 12-10, 16-14, 11-6. After going two games down, she staged a remarkable comeback, saving crucial points in the third and fourth games before closing out the decider convincingly.
Her round of 16 victory was equally hard-fought, as she edged past Turkey’s Ece Harac 3-2 (8-11, 8-11, 11-8, 11-8, 13-11), again showing her ability to recover from a two-game deficit.
She will now face compatriot Sreeja Akula in the semifinals. Sreeja, in contrast, has had a more dominant run, defeating Ayhika Mukherjee 3-0 (11-5, 11-3, 11-5) in the quarterfinals and overcoming Ozge Yilmaz 3-2 (11-4, 6-11, 11-5, 4-11, 12-10) in the previous round. India’s performance in Cappadocia reflects not just isolated success but a broader trend of multi-event competitiveness.
Yashaswini’s presence in the mixed doubles final, women’s doubles final, and women’s singles semifinal underscores her versatility and endurance. Meanwhile, multiple Indian pairs progressing deep into the draw indicates improved bench strength.
With at least one title already assured in women’s doubles and strong chances in mixed doubles and singles, India’s campaign at WTT Feeder Cappadocia II stands as a significant marker of progress.
More importantly, the integration of detailed match performances comebacks, tight deciders, and controlled wins highlights a maturing competitive mindset among Indian paddlers on the international stage.
