# Leopards Survive a Tiebreak, Panthers Cruise as World Padel League Mumbai Opens

> Vedanta Leopards held off Aussie Mavericks Jaguars 18-16 and Hubtown Panorama Panthers routed VB Realty Cheetahs 16-9 on the opening day of World Padel League Season 4 at Mumbai's SVP Stadium Dome.

Published: 2026-08-13T13:37:14.479Z
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## Match
- Tournament: World Padel League Season 4
- Round: Opening night
- Result: Vedanta Leopards def. Aussie Mavericks Jaguars
- Score: 18-16

World Padel League Season 4 opened at Mumbai's SVP Stadium Dome on August 12 with two tight team contests, and it was Vedanta Leopards and Hubtown Panorama Panthers who left with wins.

## Leopards need a tiebreak to hold off the Jaguars

Vedanta Leopards beat Aussie Mavericks Jaguars 18-16 in the tournament's opening match. The Jaguars struck first, with Claudia Jensen and Alejandra Alonso taking their set 7-5. The Leopards answered through brothers Miguel and Nuno Deus, who needed a tiebreak to get past Enzo Jensen and Ignacio Piotto. Fran Guerrero and Javi Ruiz then closed it out for the Leopards in the deciding set, sealing the two-game win.

## Panthers dominate late to beat the Cheetahs

In the second match of the night, VB Realty Cheetahs took an early lead behind Lucho Capra and Jesus Moya, but Hubtown Panorama Panthers pulled away to win 16-9. Marta Caparros and Marta Barrera leveled the tie for the Panthers, and Enrique Goenaga and Rama Valenzuela closed out the match to secure the win.

## What it means for the round robin

Season 4 runs at the SVP Stadium Dome through August 16 with six teams - Vedanta Leopards, Khan Tigers, VB Realty Cheetahs, Aussie Mavericks Jaguars, Hubtown Panorama Panthers and Game Changers Lions - playing a round robin before the knockout stage. The Leopards and Panthers each start 1-0, while the Jaguars and Cheetahs will look to bounce back over the coming days.

## FAQ
### Where is World Padel League Season 4 being played?
At the SVP Stadium Dome in Mumbai, India, running from August 12 to August 16, 2026.

### What was the opening day result between Vedanta Leopards and Aussie Mavericks Jaguars?
Vedanta Leopards won 18-16 in a match that went to a tiebreak in the second set before the Leopards closed it out.

### How many teams are competing in World Padel League Season 4?
Six teams: Vedanta Leopards, Khan Tigers, VB Realty Cheetahs, Aussie Mavericks Jaguars, Hubtown Panorama Panthers and Game Changers Lions, playing a round robin format.

## Sources
- [Vedanta Leopards, Hubtown Panorama Panthers open WPL Season 4 with wins](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/hubtown-panorama-panthers/vedanta-leopards-hubtown-panorama-panthers-open-wpl-season-4-with-wins) - The Tribune
- [First day of the World Padel League: a comeback and an upset](https://www.padeladdict.com/en/first-day-of-the-world-padel-league-a-comeback-and-an-upset/) - Padel Addict
- [WPL Season 4: Leopards, Panthers clinch opening day victories](https://newsable.asianetnews.com/sports/wpl-season-4-leopards-panthers-clinch-opening-day-victories-articleshow-bg8x3is) - Asianet Newsable

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