4th IPA Pickleball Nationals Day 2: The second day of the 4th IPA Pickleball Nationals at Bennett University saw intense competition, with some standout performances, including a hat-trick of wins by Dev Shah and Purvansh Patel in the mixed doubles event. The premier PWR700 tournament brings together the best players from across the country, with matches held in a variety of categories for amateurs and professionals.
Action Begins at Bennett University
Held at the state-of-the-art facilities at Bennett University in Greater Noida, Day 2 of the tournament got off to an exciting start.
The competition kicked off with the Under-14 boys doubles category, followed by Under-16 boys doubles and Under-18 boys doubles events, showcasing young talent from across the country.
Rising Stars Shine in Early Matches
Notable names like Aditya Ruhela and Anahat Mudgil were in action in the open men’s singles event, making it one of the day’s most anticipated matches.
Meanwhile, Gujarat continued their dominance from Day 1 by clinching titles in the Under-16 boys category, while Punji Raval, Punarva Shah, Anshi Sheth, and Rakshika Ravi led their team to victory in the Women’s Open Team Event.
Dev Shah and Purvansh Patel’s Dominant Run
One of the most impressive performances of the day came from Purvansh Patel and Dev Shah, who made a mark in the Group A mixed doubles event. The pair started strong by thrashing Yashwant Yadav and Nehum Baid 11-0.
They continued their golden run, defeating Vihaan Goswami and Kaustuv Paliwal with an 11-2 score. The pair went on to beat Chaudhary and Harshvardhan 11-1, completing a hat-trick of wins.
Meanwhile, Goswami and Paliwal edged out Chaudhary and Harshvardhan in a tight match with an 11-8 win. The Gujarat team continued to show their strength with dominant victories, including Chaudhary and Harshvardhan securing a 11-0 win over Yadav and Baid.
Upcoming Matches
The U18 boys’ doubles event is set to start with some thrilling matchups. Harshvardhan Singh and Sachin Chaudhary will take on Kaustuv Paliwal and Vihaan Goswami, while Vansh Ruhela and Harsh Rawat are up against Mahir Mustafa and Muhammed Saneen. These upcoming matches are expected to showcase more talent and set the stage for the remaining days of competition.
Overall Impact and Excitement
As the tournament continues, the atmosphere at Bennett University is thrilling. Spectators are witnessing an exceptional level of play in every category, from singles and doubles events to mixed doubles matchups.
With players like Dev Shah, Purvansh Patel, and Aditya Ruhela leading the charge, the competition is fierce, and the stakes are high.
News in Brief: 4th IPA Pickleball Nationals Day 2
The 4th IPA Pickleball Nationals at Bennett University continues with a thrilling Day 2. Dev Shah and Purvansh Patel dominated their mixed doubles matchups, securing a hat-trick of wins. The tournament features categories for various age groups, with Gujarat and Rajasthan making early strides in the competition.
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