Rise Up Championship Day 1: The Rise Up Championship – Pickleball By The Bay 2025 began at the VGP Golden Beach Resort in Chennai, featuring India’s first beachside pickleball event and inaugural PWR 1000 tournament. Top-ranked players competed in mixed, women’s, and men’s doubles in a high-stakes knockout format.
Mixed Doubles Action
Mixed doubles matches delivered both easy wins and close calls. Himansh Mehta and Snehal Kishor Patil won 15–5, while Priyanka Mehta and Tejas Gulati edged 13–10. Kasturi Vighne and Spandan P V prevailed 15–14 in a tense finish. Ammol Rajesh Ramchandani and Mihika Sanjoy Yadav dominated 15–2, and Dhiren Patel with Rakshika Ravi advanced 15–7.
Women’s Doubles Highlights
Women’s doubles saw strong performances from India’s top players. Sisters Pearl and Naomi Nozer Amalsadiwala won 15–3. Kavya J and Prerana Prathap took 15–4. Indian squash star Joshna Chinappa and Niranthara Muthiah also won 15–3. Rakshika Ravi with Sindoor Mittal claimed 15–4, while Gurleen Singh and Mihika Sanjoy Yadav triumphed 15–1.
Men’s Doubles Competitions
Men’s doubles featured intense matches. Divyanshu Kataria and Ronav Paresh Motiani, Aman Kartikeya Patel and Ratnam Kaushal Shah, and Himansh Mehta with Rohan Nitin Gajjar all won 15–0. Tennis veteran Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Venkatesh Nagarajan edged 12–8. Arik Anis Badami with Arunav Majumder Majumder won 15–12, and Dhiren Patel with Suraj Desai finished 15–11.
Players Appreciate the Setting
The coastal venue added charm to the competition. “We’re playing by the sea, with Chennai’s filter coffee and food culture just around the corner—this is what makes pickleball so unique,” said Mihika Sanjoy Yadav, India’s No.1 women’s singles player. Rakshika Ravi added, “Pickleball is addictive, and more tournaments like this help players compete with the best and grow.”
The day concluded with live DJ performances, blending competitive sport with festival energy along Chennai’s shoreline.
News in Brief: Rise Up Championship Day 1
The Rise Up Championship – Pickleball By The Bay 2025 began in Chennai at VGP Golden Beach Resort. Top Indian players competed in mixed, women’s, and men’s doubles. Highlights included close finishes, dominant wins, and praise for the seaside venue. Players and fans enjoyed live music, creating a festive atmosphere.
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