“On December 21, the Eagles defeated the Falcons, the Hawks handled the Kites”, — write: sport.ua
Falcons defeated Eagles defeated Falcons (20:15), Hawks handled Kites (20:17).
Results of the third game day:
Falcons – Eagles – 3:20 p.m
- Yelena Rybakina – Iga Svyontek – 3:6
- Karolin Garcia / Yelena Rybakina – Paula Badosa / Iga Svyontek – 2:6
- Andrei Rublev / Denis Shapovalov – Stefanos Tsitsipas / Alexander Shevchenko – 4:6
- Andrei Rublev – Stephanos Tsitsipas – 6:1, 0:1
Hawks – Kites – 20:17
- Mirra Andreeva / Arina Sobolenko – Jasmine Paolini / Simona Halep – 6:1
- Mirra Andreeva – Jasmine Paolini – 6:4
- Jordan Thompson / Sumit Nagal – Casper Ruud / Nick Kyrgios – 4:6
- Sumit Nagal – Kasper Ruud – 3:6, 1:0
It is interesting that Nick and Casper played in the same pair, although they were not on the best terms for several years. The conflict began when Kyrgios was removed from their match in Rome in 2019 after he threw a chair onto the court. In an interview, Ruud called him an idiot, and the Australian said he was boring. Later, Nick also criticized clay tennis players, specifically mentioning the Norwegian.
After three rounds, Falcons took first place with 68 points. The Yastrubs are in second place with 67 points. The Shuliks with 63 points are on the third step, and the Eagles with 54 closed the quartet. The Eagles and Hawks made it to the finals, and they will play the trophy against each other.
The decisive confrontation of WL-2024 will take place on December 22. The start of the meeting is scheduled for 15:00 Kyiv time.
Photo gallery of the third game day of the World Tennis League
Season 3 of the World Tennis League is all set to serve an epic FINALS, with #gamechangers.falcons playing against @Toyamsportsltd Hawks, yet again!⁰⁰They came face-to-face in the first match of the season and they are now ready for the final showdown! 🏆⁰⁰⁰#wtl #tennis pic.twitter.com/ft2Wq0ns2b
— World Tennis League (@TennisWorl76726) December 21, 2024