After 1,800 km dash, reserves Surya-Pramuthesh endure golden point heartbreak
A surprise call-up turned a Karnataka State Championships exit into a World Championships debut for mixed doubles team Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh. The Indian reserves flew 1,800 km to Delhi and pushed Turkey’s Emre Sonmez and Uasemen Bektas through a 73-minute thriller, losing despite seven match points. Their defeat featured the first golden point at the Worlds in 11 years.
New Delhi: Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh were competing in the mixed doubles draw of the Karnataka State Senior Championships when they received news that a spot had become available for them as reserves at the Delhi World Championships. The Tamil Nadu duo traveled 1,800 kilometers to make the flight and participate in the event.
The 23-year-old Surya expressed his excitement about the opportunity, stating that it was a dream come true for him. Pramuthesh echoed his sentiment, saying that it was something they had dreamt about and were thrilled to have been given the chance to participate.
In their debut match against Turkey's Emre Sonmez and Uasemen Bektas on the second day of the tournament, the Indian pair played well but failed to capitalize on their match points in the second set. The Turkish team ultimately emerged victorious in a 73-minute match that saw the two teams exchanging points in the third set.
Despite not securing a win, Surya and Pramuthesh learned valuable lessons from their experience. They emphasized the importance of playing cautiously when facing match points, focusing on hitting easy points and avoiding the temptation to take unnecessary risks.
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