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

December 17 teams VB Realty Hawks (“Hawks”) and Aussie Mavericks Kites The Kites opened the exhibition team tournament of the World Tennis League in Bengaluru, India, with a head-to-head match.

The “Hawks” won the confrontation with the “Korshuns” with a total score of 25:21 – one point was awarded for each game won in any of the matches.

The first racket of Ukraine brought 14 points to the Hawks team Elina Svitolinawho beat another Ukrainian woman twice Marta Kostyuk – first in a doubles match (7:5), and then in a singles match (7:5).

The decisive victory for the Hawks was brought by Denys Shapovalov, who defeated Dhakshineshwar Suresh 7:5.

World Tennis League 2025. December 17

VB Realty Hawks – Aussie Mavericks Kites – 25:21

• Elina Svitolina / Maaya Rajeswaran Revathi – Marta Kostyuk / Ankita Rayna – 7:5
• Elina Svitolina – Marta Kostyuk – 7:5
• Denis Shapovalov / Yuki Bhambri – Dhakshineshwar Suresh / Nick Kyrgios – 4:6
• Denis Shapovalov – Dhakshineshwar 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 place teams will play for the trophy in the final.

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