Sahil Kukreja and Purav Raja Crowned Champions: In a display of sheer dominance, Sahil Kukreja and Purav Raja claimed the Men’s 35+ Doubles title at the PWR DUPR India Masters held at the DLTA Stadium on Saturday. From the opening serve, the duo showed their formidable skills, quickly establishing a commanding 5-0 lead that put immense pressure on their opponents, Dhiren Patel and Vishal Masand.
An Unstoppable Start
Sahil Kukreja and Purav Raja were relentless right from the get-go, clinching the first set with a decisive score of 11-5. Their powerful shots and strategic gameplay left Dhiren Patel and Vishal Masand struggling to find answers.
As the second game started, Sahil Kukreja and Purav Raja continued their fight, again racing to an early 5-0 lead. The pressure mounted for their rivals, who found themselves unable to counter the aggressive style of their opponents.
A Victorious Finish
Ultimately, Sahil Kukreja and Purav Raja sealed the second game 11-3, completing a comprehensive 2-0 match victory. The win was not just a testament to their skill but also their focus throughout the tournament.
Earlier in the tournament, on Friday, Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta made history as the first Indian doubles pair to reach the finals of the PWR DUPR India Masters in the Men’s Pro Doubles category, overcoming the Indian-Australian duo of Jai Grewal and Jason Taylor in a thrilling semifinal.
Looking Ahead
Meanwhile, the Australian-American pairing of Mitchell Hargreaves and Roman Estareja reached the finals of the PWR DUPR India Masters after decisively defeating the American duo of Dusty Boyer and Naveen Beasley in a lopsided match at the DLTA Stadium.
In the women’s category, the anticipation builds as Roos Van Reek and Kaitlynn Hart prepare to face Emilia Schmidt and Sarah Jane Lim.
The Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) hosts this prestigious event, a PWR700 tournament in New Delhi, allowing players to earn up to 700 ranking points. These points are crucial, as they will influence seeding and eligibility for future global competitions over the next 52 weeks.
News in Brief: Sahil Kukreja and Purav Raja Crowned Champions
Sahil Kukreja and Purav Raja dominated the Men’s 35+ Doubles final at the PWR DUPR India Masters, winning against Dhiren Patel and Vishal Masand in two straight games. The champions quickly established a 5-0 lead in both sets, finishing with scores of 11-5 and 11-3.
Earlier, Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta made history as the first Indian pair to reach the Men’s Pro Doubles finals. The pickleball tournament offers players up to 700 ranking points that affect future seeding and eligibility.
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