Anika Jalan and Rishi Raghavender Seize Glory: Anika Jalan and Rishi Raghavender clinched the Mixed Doubles Open Advance title, while R Harish won the Men’s Singles Under-14 crown at the 7th Tamil Nadu State Level Championship Pickleball. The tournament, an IPA-sanctioned PWR 100 event, was held at the Picklers Arena in Chennai on Sunday.
Anika and Rishi Win Mixed Doubles Open Advance
In the Open Advance Mixed Doubles final, Anika Jalan and Rishi Raghavender outplayed Senthil Ram and Nithya Raj with a convincing 15-7 win. The bronze medal went to Virina Reddy and Rajkiran Nagarajan, who won the third-place playoff.
The title gives Anika and Rishi momentum ahead of the IPA Nationals scheduled later this year. Their win is seen as a major boost in preparation for the bigger stage.
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Harish Claims Men’s Singles U14 Title
In the Under-14 Men’s Singles final, R Harish showed skill and control to defeat Viransh Chopra 11-6. Earlier in the semifinals, Harish had cruised past Jaden Samuel Matthew with a strong 11-0 performance.
Viransh reached the final after a competitive run, but Harish’s steady game helped him secure the gold medal. With this win, Harish will also benefit ahead of the upcoming IPA Nationals.
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A Key Event for Tamil Nadu Pickleball
The 7th Tamil Nadu State Championship Pickleball took place across two weekends — 6th and 7th September, and 13th and 14th September. The event has become a key fixture in the IPA calendar, highlighting pickleball’s rapid rise in southern India.
Both winners, Anika-Rishi in doubles and Harish in singles, now look ahead to carrying their form into the national stage later this year.
News in Brief: Anika Jalan and Rishi Raghavender Seize Glory
Anika Jalan and Rishi Raghavender won the Mixed Doubles Open Advance title, while R Harish secured the Men’s Singles Under-14 crown at the 7th Tamil Nadu State Level Championship Pickleball in Chennai. The IPA-sanctioned PWR 100 event marked another step in pickleball’s growth in Tamil Nadu.
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