In an exhilarating display of tennis prowess, Pune’s very own Prosonjit Paul and Rajesh Ganapathy secured remarkable upset victories, earning their coveted spots in the finals of the MT ITF S400 Seniors Tennis Championships. These thrilling matches are taking place at the iconic Deccan Gymkhana Tennis Courts and are co-sponsored by Aryan Pumps, conducted under the auspices of ITF, MSLTA, and PMDTA.
In the 30 plus men’s singles event, Prosonjit Paul delivered an upset victory by defeating the eighth-seeded Raghavendra Subramanya with a score of 6-2, 7-6(2). This triumph has catapulted Paul into the finals, where he will face off against Visal Vishu, who secured his spot with a commanding 6-4, 6-1 win over Parth Chivate in the semifinals.
In the fiercely competitive Men’s 35 Plus category, top-seeded Ravindranath Pandey displayed his dominance by serving out Nitin Sawant with a convincing score of 6-2, 6-3. Pandey is now set to clash with second-seeded Ketan Dhumal, who exhibited incredible resilience to triumph over third-seeded Shrikant Kumawat with a score of 6-4, 6-4.
The Men’s 45 Plus finals promise an exciting showdown as top-seeded Nitten Kirrtane prepares to go head-to-head against second-seeded Yati Gujarathi, offering a riveting tennis spectacle.
In the Men’s 50 Plus category, Rajesh Ganapathy orchestrated a spectacular upset by defeating the second-seeded RVRK Ranga Rao with a score of 6-2, 6-3. Ganapathy’s remarkable journey continues as he faces sixth-seeded Navin Agarwal in the finals, who secured his spot with a victory over Asheesh Malpani with a score of 6-3, 6-3.
These remarkable victories underscore the exceptional talent and dedication of the players participating in the MT ITF S400 Seniors Tennis Championships. Tennis enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling finals and intense competition as the tournament unfolds.
