National Games 2025 Tennis Finals: Karnataka vs TN & Mah vs Guj

The stage is set for an epic showdown at the 38th National Games Lawn Tennis event. In the women’s final, Maharashtra will face Gujarat. In the men’s category, Karnataka will face Tamil Nadu. The action will unfold on Friday, February 7, at the Tennis Court, Parade Ground, Dehradun.

National Games 2025 Tennis Finals: Karnataka vs TN & Mah vs Guj

Karnataka vs. Tamil Nadu: The Men’s Championship Clash

Karnataka punched their ticket to the final with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Services. But it wasn’t smooth sailing.

• Setback early on: Rishabh Agarwal (Services) edged past Niki K. Poonacha 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 in the Men’s Singles 2 match, putting Karnataka on the back foot.
• Momentum shift: Prajwal Dev came to the rescue, securing a crucial 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win over Ishaq Iqbal in Men’s Singles 1.
• The decider: In the doubles showdown, Karnataka’s duo—Prajwal Dev and Niki K. Poonacha—delivered when it mattered, sealing the deal with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Rishabh Agarwal and Faizal Qamar.

Tamil Nadu, on the other hand, edged out Maharashtra in a nerve-wracking 2-1 semifinal clash.

• Early lead for Maharashtra: Arnav Vijay Papa defeated Abhinav S. Sanjeev 3-6, 6-7(3) in Men’s Singles 2.
• Tamil Nadu’s fightback: Manish Suresh Kumar dominated Prasad Vijaykumar Ingle 6-1, 6-2 in Men’s Singles 1.
• A doubles thriller: Lohith Aksh Bathrinath and Manish Suresh Kumar held their nerve, winning 6-2, 6-7(1), (10-6) over Prasad Vijaykumar Ingle and Sandesh Dattatray Kurle.

Now, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are set for a fierce battle. Who will rise to the occasion?

Maharashtra vs Gujarat: Women’s Final Showdown

Maharashtra stormed into the women’s final with a 2-0 win over Tamil Nadu.

• Akanksha Nitture set the tone: She took down Diya Ramesh 7-5, 6-4 in Women’s Singles 2.
• Vaishnavi Adkar sealed the deal: Her 7-6(6), 6-3 victory over Lakshmiprabha Arunkumar secured Maharashtra’s spot in the final.

Gujarat was equally ruthless, dispatching Haryana 2-0 in the other semifinal.

• Jheel Desai’s thriller: She edged out Anjali Rathi 6-1, 3-6, 7-6(1) in Women’s Singles 2.
• Vaidehi Chaudhari’s dominance: She crushed Aditi Rawat 6-1, 6-2 in Women’s Singles 1.

Now, Maharashtra and Gujarat stand toe-to-toe, ready for battle. Who will claim the gold?

The Grand Finale Awaits

This is it: four powerhouse teams, one shot at glory. In the women’s division, Maharashtra will face Gujarat, and Karnataka will face Tamil Nadu in the men’s final. The National Games 2025 tennis event promises high-stakes action, unforgettable moments, and history in the making.

The question is: Who will rise to the occasion and take home the gold?

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