State Open Tennis Tourney : Pooja wins women's singles title
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 23 2023:
Pooja claimed the women's singles title in the 42nd State Open Tennis Tournament being underway at the Officers' Club Tennis Court in Lamphelpat.
Pooja defeated Nandini 7-5, 6-1 in the final to seal the top honour.
The tourney will see Shanker meet Bhusan in the men's singles title clash.
Shanker made it to the final with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Becker in the first semi-final match before Bhusan outlasted Brojendro 6-1, 7-5 in the second semi-final match.
The day also saw Yoimayai win the U-12 boys singles title with a 1-4, 4-2 (13-11) win over Chingkhei while Joshua lifted U-16 boys singles title with a 9-1 victory over Lanchenba.
Gracy and Arnab also emerged champions in U-10 girls and boys competition.