The MSLTA Grand Slam Tennis Academy All India Ranking Championship Series (7Days) U-16 Tennis Tournament, organized by the Grand Slam Tennis Academy under the auspices of PMDTA, MSLTA, and AITA, has been a spectacle of young talent and unexpected upsets. Arjun Kirrtane, Avaneesh Chafle, and Swanika Roy have emerged as the darlings of this tournament by causing remarkable upsets in their respective events and advancing to the semifinals.
In the boys’ section, seventh-seeded Arjun Kirrtane created the biggest shock of the tournament, toppling second-seeded Mannan Agarwal in a thrilling encounter that ended 6-3, 7-6(1). Kirrtane’s precise shots and strategic gameplay saw him overcome the odds and book his spot in the semifinals. Meanwhile, unseeded Avaneesh Chafle made his mark by causing the second major upset in the boys’ events. He defeated fourth-seeded Neeraj Ringangaonkar in a three-set battle, with a final score of 1-6, 6-2, 6-3, displaying remarkable resilience and determination.
In the girls’ section, unseeded Swanika Roy showcased her talent and composure by upsetting the third-seeded Vara Eshwar with a convincing score of 6-2, 6-2. Roy’s excellent control over her shots and unwavering focus allowed her to secure her spot in the semifinals and announce herself as a rising star in the tennis world.
The tournament has witnessed some exciting matches, with promising young players giving their all to secure victories. Here are the results of the quarterfinals:
Boys’ Singles: Quarterfinal Round:
- Vishwajeet Sanas (1) defeated (Q) Shardul Khawale with a score of 6-1, 6-2.
- Avaneesh Chafle overcame Neeraj Ringangaonkar (4) with a score of 1-6, 6-2, 6-3.
- Swaraj Dhamdhere (3) defeated Neel Kelkar (8) with a score of 7-5, 6-3.
- Arjun Kirrtane (7) secured a victory against Mannan Agarwal (2) with a score of 6-3, 7-6(1).
Girls’ Singles: Quarterfinal Round:
- Shreya Pathare (1) defeated Isha Mohite (7) with a score of 6-2, 6-2.
- Swanika Roy defeated Vara Eshwar (3) with a score of 6-2, 6-2.
- Rishita Patil won against Arohi Deshmukh with a score of 6-3, 6-4.
- Dhruvi Adyanthaya (2) secured a victory over Shrawani Deshmukh with a score of 6-3, 6-4.
Doubles: Girls:
- Shreya Pathare/Aarya Shinde (1) dominated Vaishanv Nagoji/Kriti Vora with a score of 6-0, 6-1.
- Shrawni Deshmukh/Shravee Deore triumphed over Bhakti Tajne/Nishita Desai (4) with a score of 6-2, 6-4.
- Shibani Gupte/Kavya Deshmukh (3) clinched a close match against Aarohi Deshmukh/Rishita Patil with a score of 6-4, 7-5.
- Isha Mohite/Dhruvi Adyanthaya (2) demonstrated their prowess by defeating Swara Javale/Sayunkta Pagare with a score of 6-1, 6-1.
Boys’ Doubles:
- Vishwajeet Sanas/Swaraj Dhamdhere (1) secured a victory over Rohan Bajaj/Arjun Aditya with a score of 6-3, 6-2.
- Shardul Khawale/Arnav Bansode defeated Neeraj Ringangonkar/Avaneesh Chafle (4) with a score of 6-2, 7-5.
- Varad Pol/Arjun Pardeshi emerged victorious against Surya Kakade/Omesh Auti with a score of 6-0, 7-5.
- Neel Kelkar/Mannan Agarwal (2) showcased their skills by defeating Krishank Joshi/Varad Undre with a score of 6-3, 6-2.
These results demonstrate the incredible talent and competitive spirit on display at the MSLTA Grand Slam Tennis Academy All India Ranking Championship Series U-16 Tennis Tournament. As the tournament progresses, tennis enthusiasts eagerly await the thrilling semifinal matchups and the crowning of the new champions in both the boys’ and girls’ categories. The future of Indian tennis looks promising with these young stars making their mark on the court.
