In New Delhi, the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship kept fans on the edge of their seats with thrilling matches on Thursday. At the DLTA Complex, the tournament’s senior seeds smashed through the quarter‑finals, setting the stage for a dramatic semifinals lineup.
Snigdha Kanta, the fourth seed in the girls’ U‑16 singles, proved she can stay calm under pressure. She came from a 2‑4 deficit halfway through the first set and surged ahead to win 6‑4, 6‑4 against Diya Chaudhary. After Diya’s stunning forehand break, Snigdha collected four straight games to take the set. The second set remained tight, but Snigdha’s speed and aggressive play turned the tide, allowing her to close the match with an extra two games.
Across the courts, seventh seed Mannan Agarwal dominated the boys’ U‑16 quarter. He outplayed Yashwin Dahiya; the match finished 6‑1, 6‑3. Mannan broke Yashwin’s serve three times in each set, showing why he’s a serious contender for the final.
Knotting a three‑set battle, eighth seed Tavish Pahwa advanced to the boys’ U‑16 semi‑finals by defeating Shaurya Bhardwaj 3‑6, 7‑6, 6‑3. The scoreline showed a comeback that spurred the crowd and gave Pahwa a formidable matchup ahead.
In the girls’ U‑14 event, top seed Padma Rameshkumar eased into the last four by defeating Krishika Gautam 6‑4, 6‑1. Meanwhile, fifth seed Aarav Mulay asserted his strength in the boys’ U‑14 division, beating Kabir Parmar 6‑3, 6‑1 to reach the semifinal round.
The tournament’s prize lineup is generous for all ages. Winners get a tennis kit allowance, while champions and runners‑up in the U‑16 and U‑14 singles events earn a Rs 25,000 scholarship each. The Fenesta Open continues to spotlight young talent and reward hard work with both recognition and tangible support.
Source: ianslive
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