Svitolina’s team beat Kostyuk’s team at the start of the World Tennis League

17 December teams VB Real Estate Falcons (“Hawks”) and Australian Mavericks Kites (“Kites”) opened the World Tennis League exhibition team tournament in Bengaluru, India, with a head-to-head match.

The Hawks won the match against the Korshuns with a total score of 25:21; One point was awarded for each game won in any match.

Ukraine’s first racket brought 14 points to the Hawks team Elina Svitolinawho beat another Ukrainian twice Martu Kostyuk – first in the doubles match (7:5), then in the singles match (7:5).

Hawks’ decisive victory was brought by Denis Shapovalov, who defeated Dhakshineswar Suresh 7:5.

World Tennis League 2025. 17 December

VB Realty Hawks – Aussie Mavericks Kites – 25:21

• Elina Svitolina / Maaya Rajeswaran Revathi – Martha Kostyuk / Ankita Raina – 7:5
• Elina Svitolina – Marta Kostyuk – 7:5
• Denis Shapovalov / Yuki Bhambri – Dhakshineswar Suresh / Nick Kyrgios – 4:6
• Denis Shapovalov – Dhakshineswar Suresh – 7:5

AOS Eagles and Game Changers Falcons will also play in Bengaluru on the 17th.

Each team will play each other in a round-robin format. The first and second placed teams will compete for the cup in the final.

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