The Fusion Women’s 2* Open Tournament delivered a day of high-intensity table tennis, showcasing remarkable skill, determination and sportsmanship. In the end, it was Maliha Baig who emerged victorious, claiming the championship title along with the prestigious cup and prize money.

The tournament featured a strong field of players, including Saskia Key, Meige Wang and Jonabel Taguibao, who is currently ranked number 11 in the England Junior Girls rankings. The competition was fierce, with each match providing high-level play and intense battles.

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Maliha Baig faced Ivy Chan in a gripping final, a rematch from their earlier encounter in the group stage, where Maliha had already asserted her dominance. Demonstrating her dynamic and skillful play, Maliha once again proved too strong for Ivy, sealing her championship win in convincing fashion.

The semi-finals were thrilling, with both matches pushing the competitors to their limits. The match between Ivy Chan and Tiana Dennison was a true test of nerve and resilience. The match went to the fifth, and Tiana took an early 5-2 lead in the deciding fifth game, but Ivy displayed incredible composure to mount an impressive comeback to take the match 11-6 in the fifth.

Maliha Baig took on Sarah Her-Lee in the other semi-final and showed her determination with good serves and powerful backhands, taking a quick 2-0 lead. However, Sarah refused to back down, fighting back to win the third game. Despite her resilience, Maliha’s dominance proved too much as she closed out the match 11-6 in the fourth, securing her spot in the final.

Throughout the tournament, Maliha Baig, who is ranked 6th in the England Junior Girls ranking, was the standout player, dispatching her opponents with a combination of tactical service play, sharp attacking strokes, and unwavering confidence, and is the deserved champion.

Jonabel Taguibao was unable to progress through her group this time. However, she was able to cushion her disappointment by claiming victory in the consolation event, where she defeated Anastasia Hau from Kings University in the final. Her perseverance and determination were evident as she battled her way to a well-deserved win.

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