Venkatesh Nagarajan and Ganeshkumar Baskaran claimed the Men’s Doubles 35+ title at the Coimbatore Pickleball Open 2025 after defeating Saravanan Chandrasekar and Rohit Ahuja in the final. The second-seeded pair displayed dominance throughout the tournament and capped it off with a strong win in the summit clash.
The Title Match
The final began with Venkatesh Nagarajan and Ganeshkumar Baskaran taking complete control. They raced to a 15-2 win in the first game, leaving their opponents struggling to find momentum. The second game was more competitive as Saravanan Chandrasekar and Rohit Ahuja fought back. Still, Nagarajan and Baskaran held their nerve and sealed the match to lift the trophy.
Road to the Final
The champions showed strength from the very start of the competition. They overcame Shanmugaraj G and Shanthosh Kumar M in the opening round before defeating Arun V and Harish Desu in the quarterfinal. In the semifinal, they edged past Kannan Sethu and Manickavasagam Sethu in a tighter battle.
Meanwhile, Saravanan Chandrasekar and Rohit Ahuja also made an impressive run. Their highlight came in the semifinal, where they partnered with Vinay Sethia to secure a hard-fought win over Kannan Sethu and Manickavasagam Sethu, booking their spot in the final.
Men’s Doubles 35+ – Scoreboard Summary
Final: Venkatesh Nagarajan / Ganeshkumar Baskaran def. Saravanan Chandrasekar / Rohit Ahuja
Semifinal 1: Saravanan Chandrasekar / Vinay Sethia def. Kannan Sethu / Manickavasagam Sethu
Semifinal 2: Venkatesh Nagarajan / Ganeshkumar Baskaran def. Arun V / Harish Desu
A Well-Earned Victory
The win cemented Venkatesh Nagarajan and Ganeshkumar Baskaran’s reputation as one of the strongest doubles pairs in their category. Their mix of sharp placement and quick reactions made the difference. For Saravanan Chandrasekar and Rohit Ahuja, the defeat was tough, but their performance throughout the event showed promise.
News in Brief: Venkatesh Nagarajan and Ganeshkumar Baskaran
Venkatesh Nagarajan and Ganeshkumar Baskaran won the Men’s Doubles 35+ title at the Coimbatore Pickleball Open 2025. They beat Saravanan Chandrasekar and Rohit Ahuja in the final, dominating 15-2 in the first game and holding on in the second. Both pairs impressed with strong performances throughout the tournament.
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