The PWR DUPR India Masters 2024 is ready to become a pivotal event in pickleball. Scheduled to take place from October 24 to 27, 2024, at the RK Khanna Tennis Stadium in New Delhi, this tournament represents PWR’s first fully owned and operated event. It marks a significant step forward for pickleball in India, promising intense competition and offering players an opportunity to elevate their world rankings while competing for a substantial $50,000 prize.
A Global Gathering at RK Khanna Tennis Stadium
With close to 750 players participating from over 15 to 20 countries, the PWR DUPR India Masters is set to be the largest pickleball event ever held in India. The magnitude of the tournament is drawing top-tier talent from around the globe, making it one of the most anticipated events on the pickleball calendar. PWR co-founder Aditya Khanna expressed his excitement about the international presence, stating,
“The response has been overwhelming and nearly 800 players will be playing. There are so many players from across the world (15 to 20 countries) which makes it more exciting. Very happy that they have all come over.” – (Aditya Khanna)
The tournament’s scale and international representation are assured to take pickleball in India to new heights, as the best players prepare to show their skills in an intense environment.
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Prize Money and Rankings
The allure of the PWR DUPR India Masters goes beyond the global participation—it’s the $50,000 prize pool and the opportunity to climb the pickleball world rankings that has players and fans alike buzzing with anticipation. Aditya Khanna highlighted the intense nature of the competition, remarking,
“Such a huge pickleball event is happening in India. As of now, the players are in a relaxed mood, but the next few days will bring heavily intense and fierce competition because there is a $50,000 prize money and even the Pickleball world rankings are at stake. This event will help them rise up the rankings. So, all to play for.” – (Aditya Khanna)
With so much on the line, players are expected to shift from their current relaxed state to a fierce, competitive mindset as they battle it out on the courts.
A Historic Moment for Indian Pickleball
The PWR DUPR India Masters comes on the heels of PWR’s successful World Tour debut in Dubai, UAE, in July 2024. This New Delhi tournament, however, is even more significant, as it marks PWR’s first independently operated event. With pickleball’s growing popularity in India, this event is not only a testament to the sport’s global expansion but also a key moment in solidifying India’s place on the international pickleball stage.
Fans can expect thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and a few surprises along the way, as the competition heats up in the coming days. This pickleball tournament is assured to leave a lasting impact for the players competing and for the sport’s development in India.
News in Brief: PWR DUPR India Masters
The PWR DUPR India Masters will take place from October 24 to 27, 2024, at RK Khanna Tennis Stadium, New Delhi. Featuring nearly 750 players from 15 to 20 countries, this will be the largest pickleball event in India.
Players will compete for a $50,000 prize and improved world rankings, making the competition fierce. The tournament marks PWR’s first fully owned event and follows the success of its World Tour launch in Dubai, UAE.
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