Pune Marathas win inaugural Champions Tennis League

New Delhi, Nov 26: Pune Marathas lifted the Champions Tennis League (CTL) title, beating Delhi Dreams 27-23 in the final at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association here Wednesday night.

Delhi took a 6-3 lead, claiming the legends match but Pune reduced the margin, winning the mixed doubles contest 6-5 (3).

The visitors then bagged the women's singles match 6-4 and extended their dominance in the men's doubles match, winning it 6-5.

In the title-deciding match of the contest, Marcos Bagdatis overcame a strong challenge from Kevin Anderson to win 6-3 and secure the inaugural tournament for the Marathas.

IANS