B.V. Giridharan and Eswaran Annamalai clinched the Men’s Doubles 60+ title at the 7th Tamil Nadu State Championship Pickleball, an IPA-sanctioned PWR 100 event, held at Picklers Arena in Chennai on Saturday. They defeated B. Balachandran and S. Venkataramanan 15-7 in the final to secure the gold medal.
Final Match Highlights
In the final, Giridharan and Eswaran controlled the game with smart placements and strong net play. B. Balachandran and S. Venkataramanan tried to fight back, but Giridharan-Eswaran’s precise shots and teamwork gave them a clear lead, and they sealed the victory 15-7.
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Bronze Medal Playoff
The third-place playoff saw Naharaj Subramanian and Nirmal Kumar overcome S. Srinivasan and Vasudevan Kothandaraman 11-7. Naharaj and Nirmal showed resilience and consistency to secure the podium spot after missing the final.
Path to the Title
Giridharan and Eswaran had a challenging start in Group A, losing 4-11 to Naharaj Subramanian and Nirmal Kumar in their opening match. They bounced back strongly with an 11-1 win over Pattabhi Ram and Viswanathan S and followed it with another 11-1 win against V. Sridharan and Sankar P.M.
In the semifinal, Giridharan and Eswaran faced a tough battle against S. Srinivasan and Vasudevan Kothandaraman. After intense rallies and tight exchanges, they emerged victorious 11-9 to book their place in the final.
Significance of the Win
The triumph of B.V. Giridharan and Eswaran Annamalai highlights their experience and tactical excellence in the 60+ category. Their ability to recover from an early defeat and win consecutive crucial matches demonstrates the rising level of veteran men’s doubles pickleball in Tamil Nadu.
News in Brief: B.V. Giridharan and Eswaran Annamalai
B.V. Giridharan and Eswaran Annamalai won the Men’s Doubles 60+ title at the 7th Tamil Nadu State Championship Pickleball in Chennai, defeating B. Balachandran and S. Venkataramanan 15-7 in the final. Naharaj Subramanian and Nirmal Kumar claimed bronze with an 11-7 win over S. Srinivasan and Vasudevan Kothandaraman.
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