Pickleball World Men’s Doubles Rankings: The latest Top 10 Men’s Doubles rankings from the Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) are out, and Harsh Mehta has secured the top spot with 3,080 points. Released this week, the updated list reveals major changes as top athletes and new challengers continue to battle for dominance across the courts.
Mehta at the Top, Armaan Bhatia Close Behind
Harsh Mehta has risen to Rank 1 with 3,080 PWR points and a DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) of 6.134. He now holds the highest total in this format, showing steady performance across recent matches.
Right behind him is Armaan Bhatia at Rank 2. Armaan Bhatia has earned 2,380 PWR points with a higher DUPR of 6.308. While Armaan Bhatia’s skill rating is slightly higher, Harsh Mehta’s consistent wins gave him the edge in overall points.
Divyanshu Kataria stands in Rank 3 with 1,730 PWR points and a DUPR of 5.476. Joey Wild follows at Rank 4 with 1,625 PWR points and a DUPR of 6.144.
Rising Stars Shake the Leaderboard
The list includes several new names who are now making an impact. Aryaan Bhatia is at Rank 5 with 1,275 PWR points and a DUPR of 5.631. His progress has been steady, and he could move higher in future updates.
Aditya Ruhela, ranked 6, has 1,150 PWR points with a DUPR of 5.197. Ronav Motiani holds Rank 7 with 1,015 points and a DUPR of 5.382. Dusty Boyer follows closely at Rank 8 with 980 PWR points and a DUPR of 5.408.
In the final two positions of the Top 10 are Diwakar Agarwal at Rank 9 with 895 PWR points and a DUPR of 4.942, and Dev Shah at Rank 10 with 855 PWR points and a DUPR of 4.873.
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How the Rankings Work
The Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) system gives players points based on their match results in official events. A win in a high-level match earns more points than a win in a lower-level event. Players gain or lose PWR points based on their performance against other ranked players.
The DUPR rating, on the other hand, is a skill rating system. It focuses on how strong a player is based on match outcomes, opponent ratings, and point differentials. A higher DUPR usually means the player performs well across many matches.
PWR shows how successful a player has been over time. DUPR reflects a player’s current skill level. Both numbers matter, but they show different parts of a player’s game.
What This Means for Indian and Global Pickleball
These rankings highlight the growing competition in men’s doubles pickleball. Harsh Mehta and Armaan Bhatia’s close scores show how tight the race is at the top. New players like Aryaan Bhatia and Aditya Ruhela entering the Top 10 means the game is expanding with fresh talent.
As more tournaments are rated under PWR and DUPR systems, every match is becoming more important. Players will continue to train harder, aiming not just to win but to improve both their PWR scores and DUPR ratings.
With ranking systems in place, fans can follow the sport more closely and compare players in a fair, transparent way. Future updates could bring more surprises as players battle for the top spots.
News in Brief: Pickleball World Men’s Doubles Rankings
Harsh Mehta leads the latest PWR Men’s Doubles rankings with 3,080 points, just ahead of Armaan Bhatia. The Top 10 includes rising players like Aryaan Bhatia and Aditya Ruhela. These rankings show how competitive and fast-growing the sport of pickleball has become.
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