Visakh Adwaith Trivandrum Pickleball Victory: Visakh VS and Adwaith SD won the men’s doubles final at the Trivandrum Pickleball Open 2025 on Sunday, defeating Rishal and Gilash A 11–10 in a thrilling contest. The match was held at Spinz Pickleball Trivandrum in Thiruvananthapuram.
Match Highlights
The final was decided by the narrowest of margins. Both pairs fought hard, trading points in a tense back-and-forth battle. In the closing moments, Visakh VS and Adwaith SD held their nerve and edged past Rishal and Gilash A to secure the championship.
Visakh, who also serves as the secretary of the Pickleball Association of Kerala (PBAK), played a key role alongside his partner Adwaith SD in sealing the victory.
Tournament Context
The Trivandrum Pickleball Open was a two-day PWR 50 tournament sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA). The event carried a prize pool of Rs 66,000 along with vouchers from Sportsden, attracting competitive participation.
This tournament was a major step forward for pickleball in Kerala, as it marked the first-ever official event of its kind in the state.
Significance
The win by Visakh VS and Adwaith SD highlighted the competitive spirit and growing interest in pickleball in Kerala. For local players, the event not only provided a platform to compete but also showed the potential for the sport to expand further in the region.
News in Brief: Visakh Adwaith Trivandrum Pickleball Victory
Visakh VS and Adwaith SD defeated Rishal and Gilash A 11–10 in the men’s doubles final at the Trivandrum Pickleball Open 2025. The two-day IPA-sanctioned tournament at Spinz Pickleball Trivandrum featured a Rs 66,000 prize pool. The event marked a breakthrough moment for pickleball in Kerala.
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