The Turning Point: A Three-Set Quarterfinal That Changed the Tournament

  • Tournament: Mixed Corporate Fest
  • Category: 35+ Men’s Doubles — Quarterfinal

The quarterfinal stage of the Mixed Corporate Fest became a defining moment for Ritwik Venkatesh (Oracle) and Sudhip Mohan (Accenture).

Up against Saravanan Punniyakotti and Bharath Simha of Dell, the pair took the opening game 21–18 before losing rhythm in the second, which slipped away 17–21.

In the deciding game, Ritwik and Sudhip raised the tempo significantly. Shorter rallies and sharper front-court pressure resulted in a dominant 21–9 finish — a win that set the foundation for their title-winning run.

📊 Scorecard

Ritwik Venkatesh (Oracle) / Sudhip Mohan (Accenture) def Saravanan Punniyakotti / Bharath Simha (Dell)

21–18 | 17–21 | 21–9

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