The fourth edition of the IPA Pickleball Nationals concluded on Sunday at Bennett University, Greater Noida, with Gujarat’s Kishan (DUPR 3.888) and Krish Patel (DUPR 4.178) claiming the men’s doubles title. The duo showcased exceptional teamwork, upsetting second seeds Niraj Jain and Sohel Makani to clinch the 35+ men’s doubles title as well.
Highlights from the Tournament
Men’s Doubles Success
Kishan and Krish built early momentum, dominating the final to secure an 11-5 victory in the second game.
Top seeds Armaan Bhatia (DUPR 6.364) and Harsh Mehta (DUPR 6.632) had won in the PRO men’s doubles final on Saturday, defeating third-seeded Divyanshu Kataria (DUPR 4.924) and Aditya Ruhela.
Women’s Doubles Upset
The second-seeded duo of Sindoor Mittal and Simran Bangera stunned top-seeded Praachi Jain Chander and Sakshi Aggarwal to win the 35+ women’s doubles title.
In the PRO Open women’s doubles, Shefali Arora (DUPR 3.071) and Nitanya Malik (DUPR 3.93) delivered a significant upset, overcoming top seeds Amrita Mukherjee (DUPR 5.1) and S Dipti for third place.
Veterans Display Their Prowess
In the 50+ mixed doubles, Gaurika Chopra and Manish Aggarwal defeated fourth seeds Nilesh Desai (DUPR 4.153) and D Shwetal to claim the title. The 50+ men’s doubles final saw top seeds Dinesh Bhullar (DUPR 4.387) and Suryaveer Singh Bhullar recover from an initial setback to overcome Shalin Jain and Akhil Mathur.
In the 60+ categories, Naimi Mehta (DUPR 4.464) and Mihika Yadav (DUPR 4.420) dominated the women’s doubles final, while SB Sharma emerged victorious in the men’s singles against Ashwini Wadhwa (DUPR 3.933).
Bronze Medal Matches
Bhandari and Harit claimed bronze in the men’s doubles by defeating Joshi and Wadhwa 15-8. In the 50+ mixed doubles, AB Menon and Jyoti K Kandhari earned third place with a commanding 15-4 victory over KV Sudeep and Indira Mani.
A Step Forward for Indian Pickleball
The fourth edition of the IPA Pickleball Nationals not only showcased emerging talent but also reinforced the sport’s growing popularity in India.
With standout performances from veterans and newcomers, the event served as a testament to the increasing skill and competitiveness of Indian players on the pickleball court.
News in Brief: IPA Pickleball Nationals
The IPA Pickleball Nationals concluded at Bennett University, with Gujarat’s Kishan and Krish Patel winning the men’s doubles title.
Sindoor Mittal and Simran Bangera claimed the women’s doubles championship, while Gaurika Chopra and Manish Aggarwal won in the 50+ mixed doubles. The pickleball event highlighted the growing popularity and competitiveness of pickleball in India, showcasing talent across various age categories.
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