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Table tennis: Yashaswini scripts dramatic comeback as India win both Group F ties

Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 20 (UNI) From a commanding clean sweep to a nerve-wracking fightback, India produced contrasting performances to win both their Group F ties in the women’s team table tennis event at the Asian Games here on Sunday, with Yashaswini Ghorpade emerging as the difference-maker against Singapore.
After brushing aside Indonesia 3-0 in their opening tie, India were pushed to the brink by Singapore before Yashaswini held her nerve in the deciding fifth match to secure a 3-2 victory.
India made a perfect start against Indonesia, with Sreeja Akula defeating Ni Maharani 11-3, 8-11, 11-4, 11-4 to put India 1-0 ahead.
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