Aman Kartikeya Patel Pickleball Triumph: Chennai saw India’s top pickleball talent shine as Aman Kartikeya Patel claimed the Men’s Singles title at the Rise Up Championship – Pickleball By The Bay 2025. The IPA-sanctioned PWR 1000 event took place on Sunday. Patel defeated Arjun Manoj Singh 11-5, 11-5, dominating rallies and lifting the title at India’s biggest pickleball event.
The victory also sets Patel up to represent India at the Pickleball World Cup in Florida later this year.
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Strong Performance and Competitive Final
Aman Kartikeya Patel, the top seed, controlled the match with calm and precision. “Today’s game was fantastic. First of all, credit to Arjun, he played an amazing game. He put me on the back foot right from the start. He was not making any errors. But I somehow found my way to come back and get him back in the third and second game,” he said.
Runner-up Arjun Manoj Singh, a teenager from Mumbai, praised Patel’s performance and showed sportsmanship. “Today I played well but my opponent, Aman Patel, was better than me. We had a tough match and I would like to congratulate him,” Arjun said.
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Event Experience
Patel also appreciated the organisers and the facility. “It has been an amazing experience. I’m really liking it over here. The organisers have been great, the facility is great—we all had a really good time. All credit to the team putting in the work behind,” he added.
Arjun Manoj Singh also enjoyed the event, noting the importance of the tournament. “This is such a great place to come and play and such a great competition. First of all, this is PWR’s first 1000-point tournament,” he said.
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Looking Ahead
For Aman Kartikeya Patel, the Chennai title is a stepping stone to international competition. “I’m going to the US to play the Pickleball World Cup, representing India in the Singles category as well. So I’m really looking forward to it,” he said, highlighting his excitement for upcoming events.
The men’s singles final showcased India’s rising pickleball talent, with Patel cementing his place as a leading player and Arjun Manoj Singh showing potential for the future.
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News in Brief: Aman Kartikeya Patel Pickleball Triumph
Aman Kartikeya Patel won the Men’s Singles title at the Rise Up Championship in Chennai, defeating Arjun Manoj Singh 11-5, 11-5. Patel will represent India at the Pickleball World Cup in Florida later this year. The event highlighted the growth of India’s pickleball talent and strong competition at home.
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