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Ribhav and Paranjay Secure Dominant Wins at Fenesta Open Nationals
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News18•12-10-2026, 19:30
Ribhav and Paranjay Secure Dominant Wins at Fenesta Open Nationals
- •Top seed Ribhav Saroha defeated Raghav Sarode 6-4, 6-2 to start his U-16 campaign after winning the U-18 boys singles title last week.
- •Third seed Paranjay Siwach advanced with a commanding 6-1, 6-1 victory over Bhavik in straight sets at the DLTA Complex.
- •Heavy morning rain disrupted the schedule, causing matches to run nearly four hours behind and prompting organizers to extend playing hours.
- •Other seeded players including Vivaan Mirdha, Divey Malik, and Jeevith Sathish also secured straight-set wins in the opening round.
- •In the girls U-16 singles, players like Rabiah Dullet, Pooja Nagaraj, and Aniha Gavinolla recorded impressive victories to progress.
Key Questions Answered
The Fenesta Open National Tennis Championships are being held at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Complex in New Delhi.
Fresh from winning the U-18 boys' singles title, top seed Ribhav Saroha began his U-16 campaign with a convincing 6-4, 6-2 victory over Raghav Sarode.
Play ran nearly four hours behind schedule after heavy rain in the morning disrupted the day's programme. Organisers planned to extend the playing day and schedule to make up for the lost time.