State Open Tennis : Dhrup vs Arnav in U-10 boys singles final
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 22 2023:
Dhrup will play Arnab in the title clash of the ongoing 42nd State Open Cash Prize Tennis Tournament.
Dhrup reached the final with a hard fought 8-7 (8-6) win over Korou in the first semi-final match before Arnav eased to an 8-3 win over Suhaan in the second semi-final match.
The U-12 boys singles final line up was also completed today with Yoimayai seeing off Arnav 8-6 in the first semi-final and Chingkhei defeating Rancher 8-1 in another semi-final match.
In the U-16 boys singles competition, Yohenba defeated Sudarshan 9-2 as Soham K overwhelmed Nongpoknganba 8-0 and Joshua eased 9-1 past Yohenba and Lanchenba defeated Soham 9-4 .
The day also saw S Pooja cruise to a 9-3 win over Y Thoibi and Nandini prevail 9-4 over Merliah in women's singles matches.
In the 35+ senior men's singles competition matches, Bona defeated Yuridas 9-3 before Aken sealed a 9-4 win over Rabi.
Meanwhile in the 45+ men's singles competition, Manikanta sealed a 9-3 win over Mohen to confirm a place in the semi-final.
Amarjit in the meantime pulled off a 9-5 win over Jiten to set up a semi-final date with NK Meetei who saw off Kenny 9-0 in another second round clash.
In the 55+ men's singles competition, M Pradeep reached the semi-final with a 9-4 win over Shashanka in a second round clash.
In the first round clashes of the same competition, H Ibotombi defeated Dr Pritam 9-4 and I Hemochandra beat Kh Lemba 9-1 to advance to the second round.