Ashwini Ponnappa-Tanisha Crasto win Guwahati Masters Super 100 title | Badminton News
They defeated the Chinese Taipei duo Sung Shuo Yun and Yu Chien Hui in a straight-game victory, with a scoreline of 21-13, 21-19, during the 40-minute final in Guwahati .
The second-seeded Indian combination finished runners-up at the Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament last week in Lucknow.
This marked the third title for the Indian pair in the current year, following their victories at the Abu Dhabi Masters Super 100 and Nantes International Challenge.
The duo demonstrated dominance in the opening game, securing an 11-7 advantage at the interval and maintaining control throughout.
Although facing a brief fight-back from their opponents in the second game, Ashwini and Tanisha ultimately secured the win with the required two points.
Ashwini Ponnappa, 34, and 20-year-old Tanisha Crasto began their partnership in January of the current year and have swiftly achieved success.
Notably, they were part of India’s Asian Games squad in Hangzhou, China. Ashwini, a seasoned doubles player, had previously found success with Jwala Gutta, earning medals at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
After parting ways with Sikki Reddy in 2022, Ashwini formed a successful partnership with Tanisha. Tanisha, initially excelling in mixed doubles, later focused on women’s doubles and joined forces with Ashwini after struggling to find a consistent partner.
The duo’s collaboration has proven fruitful, culminating in notable victories and adding a dynamic dimension to India’s representation in women’s doubles badminton.
(With PTI inputs)
