Arena One Open Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals: The Arena One Open PWR 200 at Ballygunge Arena in Kolkata began with high-energy action in the Open Men’s Doubles category. After intense round-robin matches across four pools, eight teams advanced to the quarter-finals. The event carries a prize pool of Rs 3.5 lakh, boosting pickleball’s standing in India.
Pool Stage Results
In Pool A, Tejasgulati Gulati & Vinay Sethia won all their matches to top the group, while Haydn Rodrigues & Arup Mullick followed with two wins. Pool B saw Maitreya Bhagat & Anay Patil dominate with three victories, as Mustafa Khan & Rahil Sanghrajka also advanced.
Pool C was led by Prabhv Mundhra & Vidyush Dakalia, who claimed four straight wins. Sagar Ahuja & Aman Baweja joined them after finishing second. In Pool D, Anuj Jindal & Sailesh Arya went unbeaten, while Dhiren Patil & Atharva Sheth qualified with three wins.
Quarter-Final Line-Up
Q1: Tejasgulati Gulati & Vinay Sethia vs Sagar Ahuja & Aman Baweja
Q2: Anuj Jindal & Sailesh Arya vs Mustafa Khan & Rahil Sanghrajka
Q3: Prabhv Mundhra & Vidyush Dakalia vs Haydn Rodrigues & Arup Mullick
Q4: Maitreya Bhagat & Anay Patil vs Dhiren Patil & Atharva Sheth
Players to Watch
The men’s draw features strong names such as Tejas Gulati, Vinay Sethia, Maitreya Bhagat, Anay Patil, and Dhiren Patil. In the women’s category, stars like Amrita Mukherjee, Danielle Jones, and Dipti Srivastava are set to compete. Their participation adds depth and excitement to the tournament.
Veterans and Community Leaders
Indian Pickleball Association president Suryaveer Singh is competing in the 50+ and 35+ doubles events. Aditya Khanna and Ashish Khanna are also in action in the 35+ singles and doubles. Their involvement highlights the tournament’s broad appeal across age groups.
Growing Importance of the Tournament
With a prize pool of Rs 3.5 lakh, the Arena One Open PWR 200 gives players a chance to showcase their skills and gain recognition. The mix of experienced athletes and rising talents reflects pickleball’s fast growth in India and promises more competitive matches in the days ahead.
News in Brief: Arena One Open Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals
The Arena One Open PWR 200 in Kolkata entered its knockout stage after four pools produced eight quarter-finalists in the Open Men’s Doubles. Big names like Tejasgulati Gulati, Vinay Sethia, Maitreya Bhagat, and Anuj Jindal advanced. With Rs 3.5 lakh in prizes, the event is boosting pickleball’s profile in India.
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