Rithika Ramakrishna and Anish Froilan won the Open Mixed Doubles title at the 7th Tamil Nadu State Championship Pickleball, an IPA-sanctioned PWR 100 event, held at the Picklers Arena in Chennai on Saturday. They defeated Surya Kumar and Kamini 15-5 in the final to secure the championship.
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Final Match Overview
In the final, Rithika Ramakrishna and Anish Froilan dominated with precise shots and strong teamwork. Surya Kumar and Kamini fought hard but could not match the consistency of Rithika and Anish, who closed out the match 15-5 to take the gold medal.
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Bronze Medal Match
Sanjay VR and Madhuridha Rajavel secured third place with an 11-4 win over Prajnesh Gunneswaran Prabhakaran and Niranthara Muthiah. Their strong performance in the playoff highlighted the depth of competition in the Open Mixed Doubles category.
Path to the Title
Rithika Ramakrishna and Anish Froilan were the dominant pair throughout the tournament. In the quarterfinal, they defeated Anubalambigai and Ganesh Kumar 11-5. Earlier, they overcame Prajnesh Gunneswaran Prabhakaran and Niranthara Muthiah 11-6. They had also won all of their group-stage matches, showing consistent form and teamwork.
Significance of the Win
Rithika Ramakrishna and Anish Froilan’s victory reflects their skill, coordination, and mental toughness. Their dominance from the group stage to the final demonstrates the growing standard of mixed doubles pickleball in Tamil Nadu and sets the stage for future competitions at national and PWR events.
News in Brief: Rithika Ramakrishna and Anish Froilan
Rithika Ramakrishna and Anish Froilan won the Open Mixed Doubles title at the 7th Tamil Nadu State Championship Pickleball in Chennai, defeating Surya Kumar and Kamini 15-5. Sanjay VR and Madhuridha Rajavel claimed bronze with an 11-4 win over Prajnesh Gunneswaran Prabhakaran and Niranthara Muthiah.
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