Wednesday, October 22, 2025

From Tennis to Triumph: Shreya Chakraborty Eyes Singles Glory at Arena One Open

Shreya Chakraborty Pickleball Journey: Shreya Chakraborty, an emerging pickleball player from Kolkata, is set to compete in multiple events at the Arena One Open, including singles for the first time. She will also play mixed doubles, open mixed, and women’s doubles, aiming to gain experience against top players.

Making the Switch to Pickleball

A former professional tennis player and student-athlete in the United States, Shreya Chakraborty returned to India in April and began playing pickleball in May. She said,

“I started playing tournaments, won medals in all of them, and then I went for Global Sports and won gold there. That’s when I decided to take this seriously.”

For the past 2–3 months, she has focused on women’s doubles and mixed doubles. Shreya Chakraborty said,

“I’ve played women’s doubles and mixed for the past 2–3 months, but this is gonna be my first singles tournament. I did play singles in a league earlier and beat a lot of top players, so I’m leaning towards moving into singles right now.”

Tournament Preparations and Key Opponents

Shreya Chakraborty is balancing her master’s degree, with her final class in December, while preparing for larger tournaments in 2025. She has already identified challenging opponents.

“In singles, I’m looking forward to playing against Amrita Mukherjee. In mixed, Tejas and Daniel from Kolkata are a strong team. I’ll be partnering with a new partner from Mumbai, Anaya Patil, who has just won the Globe World award. In women’s doubles, Danny and Rachel are another team I’m keen to face,” she said.

Focus on Learning and Experience

While medals are important, Shreya Chakraborty emphasizes learning.

“Mostly the exposure. It’s a lot of learning when it comes to playing against strong players. And we train with them too,”

she explained. Her participation reflects the growing competitiveness and skill development in Kolkata’s pickleball scene.

News in Brief: Shreya Chakraborty Pickleball Journey

Shreya Chakraborty, a former tennis player from Kolkata, will make her singles debut at the Arena One Open while also competing in mixed and women’s doubles. Since May 2024, she has won multiple medals and aims to gain experience against top players, balancing training with completing her master’s degree.

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