The much-anticipated Day 4 of PWR DUPR India Masters ended on a high, with India’s rising star Armaan Bhatia securing a win in all three matches. All of the finals games, played on the Centre Court of the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Stadium, were jam-packed with energy and intensity, as players fought fiercely to secure their much-deserved wins. The four-day event saw over 2,300 matches across 33 categories starting from Under 12 to 60+, making this the most important pickleball tournament in Asia. The Pro (Open) categories featured a few of the most effective Indian and international talent, who not only played their best but in addition showed immense support for other athletes competing across categories, highlighting the sport’s community-driven spirit.
Within the Pro (Open) Women’s Singles game, The USA’s Sofia Sewing won against Chinese-Taipei player Kao Pei-Chuan, securing wins in two back-to-back games. She scored 11-3 and 11-2 to attain this feat. In one of the thrilling matches of the season, the Pro (Open) Men’s Singles, Armaan Bhatia got into an intense battle of the racquet with USA’s Dusty Boyer. After losing the primary game 11-8, Armaan got into an intense battle with Dusty, cinching a win by a mere whisker as he scored 11-9. The third and final game of the match was equally intense, with Dusty taking the lead 8-0. Nonetheless, Armaan fought back, quickly levelling the rating to 8-8 and eventually winning with a solid 11-8.
The fourth Pro (Open) Finals match was the Mixed Doubles, wherein Indo-Dutch duo Armaan Bhatia and Roos Van Reek (who each won their earlier matches) defeated the Australian pair George Wall and Danni E. Townsend within the adrenaline-pumping match. Bhatia-van Reek won their first set 11-5, but Wall-Townsend made a robust comeback, securing 11-10 and levelling the match. Within the deciding set, Bhatia-van Reek played relentlessly and won with a snug 11-1.
The ultimate Pro (Open) match, featuring India’s Armaan Bhatia and Harsh Mehta won against Australian-American duo of Mitchell Hargreaves and Roman Estareja, with Armaan securing his third and final win of the night. In the primary game, the Indian duo scored 11-3 and within the second set, they maintained their lead, sealing the take care of a sweet 11-2 win.
Talking about his experience, Armaan said, “I’m glad to have played and won against a few of the most effective pickleball players on this planet. I’m honoured to have had this chance and thankful for all of the love. I sit up for playing more such tournaments in India.” Tournament Director Mihir Khandelwal said, “The 4 days of the PWR DUPR India Masters have been truly amazing. We not only saw some intense gameplay, however the tournament brought true pickleball fans on one platform. We’re also glad to have been capable of reach out to so many pickleball enthusiasts and construct a stronger community.”
About PWR DUPR India Masters
The PWR DUPR India Masters, a prestigious PWR 700 event, is a highlight on the PWR World Tour calendar, showcasing top global and national pickleball talent. Hosted at Recent Delhi’s renowned DLTA, this tournament is a stepping stone for India because it embraces the growing pickleball movement, inspiring a brand new generation of athletes and fans to affix the game.
