Chennai saw a thrilling men’s doubles final at the Rise Up Championship – Pickleball By The Bay 2025 as Divyanshu Kataria and Ronav Parekh Motani claimed the title. The IPA-sanctioned PWR 1000 event concluded on Saturday with Kataria and Motani defeating Aditya Manoj Singh and Arjun Manoj Singh 11-6, 11-10.
The win highlighted their consistency and control under pressure.
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First Game Dominance
The first game was dominated by Divyanshu Kataria and Ronav Parekh Motani. They kept rallies short and forced errors from Aditya Manoj Singh and Arjun Manoj Singh to close the frame 11-6. Their strategy of keeping the Singh brothers pinned at the baseline paid off.
Second Game Thriller
The second game was intense. Both pairs exchanged points deep into the match. At 10-10, Kataria held serve under pressure, and Motani sealed the victory with a sharp cross-court winner, ending the match 11-10.
“We just won the men’s doubles pro at the Rise Up Championship held in Chennai. We had a great experience. It was a very well-organised tournament,”
Kataria and Motani said after their win.
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Significance of the Victory
The win gives Divyanshu Kataria and Ronav Parekh Motani the PWR 1000 title at the IPA-sanctioned event, marking a key achievement in their careers. The match showcased their ability to stay composed, execute strategy, and handle high-pressure moments against strong opponents.
News in Brief: Divyanshu Kataria and Ronav Parekh Motani
Divyanshu Kataria and Ronav Parekh Motani won the Men’s Doubles title at the Rise Up Championship in Chennai. They defeated Aditya Manoj Singh and Arjun Manoj Singh 11-6, 11-10. The match highlighted their consistency and skill under pressure, earning them the PWR 1000 title at India’s major pickleball event.
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