Rising Stars Shine at Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship
New Delhi: Top junior tennis talents continued their impressive runs at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi. In the Girls’ U-16 Singles category, top seed Parthsarthi Arun Mundhe, Akansha Ghosh, and Riddhi Shinde advanced to the pre-quarterfinals with commanding performances.
Parthsarthi Overcomes Early Challenge
Parthsarthi faced a stiff start against Swanika Roy, with the score tied at 2-2. The top seed then unleashed a dominant streak, winning the next seven games with powerful baseline play to seal a 9-2 victory, booking her spot in the next round.
Akansha Cruises to Victory
Third seed Akansha Ghosh also notched up a 9-2 win over Keertama Rangineni. Akansha won six consecutive games mid-match, establishing a clear lead and securing a comfortable win to reach the round of 16.
Riddhi Stuns Sixth Seed
Riddhi Shinde caused a notable upset by defeating sixth seed Aashi Kashyap 9-4. With four crucial breaks of serve, Riddhi gained a commanding lead and finished the match convincingly.
Highlights from Other Junior Categories
Girls U-14: Aniha Gavinolla upset seventh seed Eshitha Sriyala 9-5, while top seed Padma Rameshkumar defeated Shubhi Sharma 9-3 in the round-of-32.
Boys U-16: Top seed Prakaash Sarran edged past Saksham Bhansal 9-8 (7-1), while eighth seed Tavish Pahwa defeated Puneeth M 9-5 to move into the pre-quarterfinals.
Prizes and Recognition
Winners in the junior categories not only compete for prestigious titles but also receive kit allowances. Additionally, champions and runners-up in the U-16 and U-14 singles events will each be awarded a ₹25,000 tennis scholarship, encouraging the next generation of Indian tennis stars.
About the Event
Supported by DCM Shriram Ltd. and conducted under the aegis of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA), the Fenesta Open continues to highlight India’s most promising young tennis talent.
