Giant-killer Jennifer stuns higher seeds in Pune outing

  • | Sunday | 19th November, 2023

Nagpur: City paddler Jennifer Varghese was on a giant-killing spree in Pune on Saturday. Stunning higher ranked players in all the three matches she played in the day, Jennifer made it to the last four stage of womens singles event of the State Table Tennis Championship being held at Balewadi.Thanks to Saturdays unbeaten run, Jennifer also made it to the quarterfinal of the girls Under-19 category. However, city paddler Aadi Chitnis campaign in the mens singles came to an end in the pre-quarterfinals. Chitnis lost to Mumbai Suburbans Siddhesh Hardikar 4-11. 1-4, 6-11, 8-11.Jennifer started the day on a killer note as she staged the biggest upset of the state championship. Up against the top seed of womens singles category, Senhora Dsouza of Mumbai Central, Jennifer staged a superb come-from-behind win in the pre-quarterfinal stage.Not many gave Jennifer a chance After she lost the first game by a four-point margin. The city paddler staged a remarkable comeback by winning the next two games. But Senhora won the fourth game as the match went to the wire. With her back to the wall, Jennifer won the decider to clinch the match 7-11, 11-8, 11-4, 4-11, 11-6.In the quarterfinals, Jennifer downed ninth seed Manasi Chiplunkar (Thane) 13-11, 11-7, 11-5 in straight games. In the Girls Under-19 category, Jennifer, seeded 11, ousted sixth seed Kavya Bhatt to book the quarterfinal berth. Jennifer defeated the Thane paddler 11-6, 11-8, 11-6.NAGPUR RESULTSWomens Singles: Pre-quarterfinal: 17-Jennifer Varghese bt 1-Senhora Dsouza (Mumbai Central) 7-11, 11-8, 11-4, 4-11, 11-6; Quarterfinal: Jennifer Varghese bt 9-Manasi Chiplunkar (Thane) 13-11, 11-7, 11-5;Mens Singles: Pre-quarterfinal: 19-Aadi Chitnis lost to 3-Siddhesh Hardikar (Mumbai Suburb) 4-11, 11-4, 6-11, 8-11;Girls U-19: Pre-quarterfinal: 11-Juniffer Varghese bt 6-Kavya Bhatt (Thane) 11-6, 11-8, 11-6.We also published the following articles recentlyJennifer Winget is all set to make a comeback; reunites with Karan WahiJennifer Winget, known for her roles in TV shows like Beyhadh and Code M, has announced her comeback to fiction space. She shared the news on Instagram, expressing her excitement to work with Aniruddha Rajderkar and Karan Wahi. The announcement coincided with her reaching 17 million followers on Instagram. Winget will be seen in a web series alongside Karan Wahi and Reem Shaikh, playing the role of two sisters in a love story. Her fans are eagerly waiting to see her back on screen.David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston share heartfelt tributes to their Friends co-star Matthew Perry, leaving fans in tearsJennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer, co-stars of the sitcom Friends, have paid tribute to their late friend and co-star Matthew Perry on their Instagram accounts. Aniston shared photos and text messages exchanged with Perry, expressing her deep loss and describing him as a beloved part of their chosen family. Schwimmer posted a picture from a Friends episode, praising Perrys comedic timing and ability to turn dialogue into something unexpectedly funny. He also emphasized Perrys role in creating a family out of the Friends cast.Jennifer Aniston shares text message she received from Matthew Perry as she mourns his death: This one has cut deep - See postJennifer Aniston has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late co-star Matthew Perry. She posted a monochrome picture of them on the set of Friends and shared a text message she received from him. Aniston expressed her grief over his loss and spoke about the deep bond they had as a cast. She also mentioned how Perrys ability to make people laugh was a vital part of his life. Aniston concluded the post by saying she talks to him every day and that he always made her day. Perrys funeral was attended by Aniston and other Friends cast members.

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