In the Open Doubles 50+ finals at the Rackonnect Global Spa Picklefest, the pair of Akhil and Shaleen delivered a composed performance to defeat Jasminder Singh and Bipin Menon 15-8. The opening rallies were evenly contested, with both sides trading points through sharp net exchanges.
However, Akhil and Shaleen soon found their rhythm that put constant pressure on their opponents.
Despite Jasminder and Bipin’s attempts to claw back with aggressive dinks and quickfire volleys, the experienced Akhil-Shaheen pairing held their ground, closing out the contest with a mix of patience and precision.
About Indian Pickleball Association:
The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body for pickleball in India and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising the sport across the country. The association continues to inspire players of all ages and skill levels to embrace the game through events like the IPA Nationals. IPA is affiliated with the Asian Pickleball Association (APA) and the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF).
About Pickleball World Ranking:
PWR is a national ranking system that spans all age groups, skill divisions, and formats -including singles, doubles, and mixed categories. It serves as the official National Sports Federation Ranking for India. With multiple sanctioned events taking place every week across the country, PWR defines the top Indian players at every level and forms the foundation for team selection at the school, district, state, and national stages.
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