Rise Up Championship Men’s Singles Final: Aman Kartikeya Patel and Arjun Manoj Singh will face off in the men’s singles final at the Rise Up Championship – Pickleball by the Bay 2025 on Sunday at Chennai’s VGP Golden Beach Resort. Both players won their semifinals, setting up a clash between Patel’s experience and Singh’s youthful energy in this IPA-sanctioned PWR 1000 event.
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Patel’s Composed Semifinal Win
Aman Kartikeya Patel defeated Divyanshu Kataria 11–4, 11–8 in the semifinals, showing calm and strategic play.
“It was a great game. I played the first set really well. Divyanshu is obviously a great opponent and in the second set he was coming back. Then I had to change a few things and it went well. I usually like to go big. I like to play my powerful drives, go big on my serves. Try and cover the net as much as possible,”
Aman Kartikeya Patel told Pickleball Now.
Patel, who started playing only last year, has already made a mark nationally.
“I have won a lot of local tournaments but I played well at the Monsoon Championship hosted by Global Sports. I got selected for India in Men’s Singles at the Pickleball World Cup. So yeah, that’s two major achievements,”(Aman Kartikeya Patel).
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Arjun Singh’s Thrilling Semifinal
Fifteen-year-old Arjun Manoj Singh stunned the crowd with a close semifinal win over Ammol Rajesh Ramchandani, 11–8, 11–10.
“Today’s singles match was very tough. I have played with Ammol in many tournaments. I was leading 8-4 and then he made a comeback. It was 9-9 at one point and I won the second game 11-10,”.
Singh, despite his young age, showed mental toughness.
“I am now prepared for the next match mentally and hoping to give my best,”
he added, showing confidence ahead of the final.
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Final Showdown Set in Chennai
With the scenic beaches of Chennai as a backdrop, fans can expect an intense and exciting final. Aman Kartikeya Patel’s steady and powerful game will face the fearless and fast-paced style of Arjun Manoj Singh. The matchup promises high energy, strategy, and thrilling moments for spectators.
News in Brief: Rise Up Championship Men’s Singles Final
Aman Kartikeya Patel and Arjun Manoj Singh advanced to the men’s singles final at the Rise Up Championship – Pickleball by the Bay 2025 in Chennai. Patel defeated Divyanshu Kataria, while 15-year-old Singh edged past Ammol Rajesh Ramchandani. The final promises a clash of experience and youthful energy, drawing pickleball fans.