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ATTC Fall High Dollar Cap Recap
By Lorenz Schimonsky
The ATTC Butterfly Fall High Dollar Cap was a success, defined by fierce competition and incredible local talent. Against a highly competitive field, players from the Austin Table Tennis Club and the University of Texas successfully defended their home turf. Over the course of the weekend, many ATTC members achieved remarkable podium finishes, deep playoff runs, significant upsets, and well-deserved USATT rating increases.
Here is a look at the standout performances from our local players.
Under 1300 Event
Rohith Mugunthan
(1103 → 1111) +8 Rating Points
The Action: Rohith completely dominated Group 4, securing an undefeated 3-0 run to top his bracket. His impressive unbeaten streak in the group stage firmly established him as one of the event's top rising stars.
The Results: Made significant waves by reaching the playoff quarterfinals.
Under 1600 Event
Akshay Namburi
(1466 → 1471) +5 Rating Points
The Action: After topping Group 5 with a solid 3-1 record, Akshay battled his way into the championship match. He then delivered the comeback of the tournament in the finals, rallying from a two-game deficit against Umair Syed to win an absolute thriller (-15, -5, 7, 11, 12).
The Results: Took home a 1st Place podium finish in the Under 1600 event with an unforgettable playoff run.
Charles Francis
(1330 → 1383) +53 Rating Points
The Action: Charles advanced out of Group 3 with a strong 2-1 record, demonstrating excellent consistency at the tables. In the playoffs, he dominated his quarterfinal match against Leo Wang (1246) in straight games (11, 3, 9) before concluding his impressive run.
The Results: Secured a well-deserved 3rd Place podium finish and a spot in the semifinals.
Under 1900 Event
Alif Ahmed
(1747 → 1745) -2 Rating Points
The Action: Alif clinched 1st place in Group 8 with a 2-1 record, showing great resilience in the round-robin stage. He then won a tight four-game quarterfinal match (9, -7, 8, 12) over Matt Lo (1644) to successfully advance to the next round.
The Results: Earned a hard-fought 3rd Place podium finish after reaching the tournament semifinals.
Olivier Boudou
(1727 → 1736) +9 Rating Points
The Action: After advancing from a competitive Group 8, Olivier quickly found his rhythm in the knockout stage. He successfully navigated the quarterfinals with a commanding four-game victory (5, 2, -10, 8) against Alec Petty (1711) before finishing his deep tournament run.
The Results: Shared the podium with a 3rd/4th Place finish.
Alec Petty
(1711 → 1716) +5 Rating Points
The Action: Alec captured 1st place in Group 5 with an impressive 2-1 record to guarantee his spot in the knockout bracket. After receiving a bye in the first playoff round, he engaged in a fiercely competitive five-game battle (6, -6, 9, -8, 6) in the Round of 16 against Qingzhou Luo (1717).
The Results: Fought his way into the playoff quarterfinals after winning his group.
Under 2100 Event
Alan Xian
(1967 → 2003) +36 Rating Points
The Action: Alan utterly dominated Group 7 with a flawless 4-0 record without dropping a single match. He then survived an epic five-game quarterfinal showdown against fellow ATTC warrior Vidyut Govindarajan (1962) winning (0, 9, -10, -7, 12) to keep his run alive.
The Results: Made a brilliant deep run to reach the tournament semifinals, securing a 3rd/4th Place podium finish.
Vidyut Govindarajan
(1962 → 1949) -13 Rating Points
The Action: Vidyut successfully advanced from Group 5 with a solid 3-1 record to reach the main draw. In the playoffs, he pushed eventual semifinalist Alan Xian (1967) to the absolute brink in a magnificent five-game thriller (0, 9, -10, -7, 12) that had the crowd on the edge of their seats.
The Results: Battled his way into the Under 2100 playoff quarterfinals.
Ahaan Pamnani
(1973 → 2010) +37 Rating Points
The Action: Ahaan was a force to be reckoned with during the group stages, delivering a perfect 4-0 performance to win Group 8. This dominant round-robin showing rightfully earned him a spot in the highly competitive main playoff draw.
The Results: Won his group undefeated to advance to the main playoff round of 16.
Rath Yin
(1923 → 1931) +8 Rating Points
The Action: Rath surged to the top of Group 2 with a strong 3-1 record, demonstrating great consistency against tough opponents. His stellar group stage performance earned him a well-deserved ticket into the main knockout bracket.
The Results: Showcased excellent skill to reach the playoff round of 16.
Under 2450 Event
Michael Guo
(2327 → 2334) +7 Rating Points
The Action: Michael set a dominant tone early by sweeping Group 2 with a flawless 3-0 record. He continued his hot streak through the playoffs, ultimately defeating Thomas Sui (2243) in a tight four-game final (7, 8, -7, 4) to take home the title.
The Results: Captured a 1st Place podium finish in the highly competitive Under 2450 event.
Sambit Kanjilal
(2170 → 2177) +7 Rating Points
The Action: Sambit brought his A-game, sweeping through Group 5 with a perfect 3-0 record while showcasing a powerful and precise offensive game. His undefeated group performance was a major highlight of the day before concluding his run in the knockout stage.
The Results: Advanced comfortably to the playoff quarterfinals after an undefeated group stage.
Under 4000 Doubles Event
Alan Xian & Tommy Omen:
The Action: The powerful duo of Alan Xian and Tommy Omen joined forces to fight their way out of Group 2 with a strong 2-1 record. Despite a valiant effort in the finals, they narrowly fell to the top-seeded team of Shandra Qiu and Ananya Singaraju (3987) in a grueling five-game battle (-8, 4, 6, -7, 12).
The Results: Fought their way to a 2nd Place podium finish in the Under 4000 Doubles event.
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