Chennai witnessed a thrilling conclusion to the Rise Up Championship – Pickleball By The Bay 2025 as Snehal Kishor Patil and Joshika Premkumar claimed the Women’s Doubles title. The IPA-sanctioned PWR 1000 event concluded on Sunday with Patil and Premkumar defeating Rakshikha Ravi and Sindoor Vineet Mittal 11-10, 11-2.
The victory marked the duo’s second straight-sets triumph of the tournament.
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First Game Nail-Biter
The opening game was tightly contested, with both pairs exchanging points and staying level until the final moments. Snehal Kishor Patil and Joshika Premkumar held their nerves in the crunch moment to take the first game 11-10, giving them a crucial momentum boost.
Second Game Dominance
Riding on their first-game win, Patil and Premkumar grew in confidence. They controlled rallies and forced errors from Rakshikha Ravi and Sindoor Vineet Mittal, racing to an 11-2 win and securing the Women’s Doubles crown at India’s biggest pickleball event.
Semifinal Performance
Earlier in the tournament, Snehal Kishor Patil and Joshika Premkumar defeated Urvi Abhyankar and Shreya Chakraborty 11-4, 11-8 in the semifinals, showing their consistency and dominance on the coastal courts of Chennai.
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Significance of the Win
The victory underscores Snehal Kishor Patil and Joshika Premkumar’s growing strength in Indian pickleball. Their composure in tight situations and ability to dominate rallies against top competition highlight their potential for future national and international success. Rakshikha Ravi and Sindoor Vineet Mittal, India’s Pickleball World Cup-bound pair, settled for silver.
News in Brief: Snehal Kishor Patil and Joshika Premkumar
Snehal Kishor Patil and Joshika Premkumar won the Women’s Doubles title at the Rise Up Championship in Chennai, defeating Rakshikha Ravi and Sindoor Vineet Mittal 11-10, 11-2. The pair also won their semifinal in straight sets, showcasing consistency and dominance in India’s biggest pickleball event.
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