New Delhi, Oct 10: Top seed Vaidehi Chaudhari and sixth seed Maan Kesharwani capped off a splendid campaign at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championships 2026, winning the women’s and men’s singles titles, respectively, at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association complex here in Delhi.
Vaidehi, who already won the nationals back in 2022 and 2024, defeated Shruti Ahlawat 6-4, 7-5 in a closely fought final that lasted over 2 hours to win her third Fenesta Open title. “I feel so proud. This is my third title, so definitely I am very happy right now,” Chaudhari said after the win.
“The first set, I was 5-3 up, and she kept fighting. Even in the second set, I was 5-3 up and she kept fighting till the end. It was a great and a close match.”
In the men’s singles final, sixth seed Maan Kesharwani defeated third seed Nitin Sinha 6-0, 6-4 in one hour and 37 minutes to clinch his maiden Fenesta Open title. Kesharwani dominated the opening set, winning all six games without conceding one. The second set proved more competitive, but he secured a decisive break at 3-2 and held his serve to close out the match.
Reflecting on his victory, Kesharwani acknowledged Sinha’s fighting spirit despite the latter’s injury concerns.
“The first set was easy. But I’ll congratulate my opponent. He’s a little bit injured but still he’s playing and competing. So proud of him,” Kesharwani said.
He added that the second set was more challenging but credited the crucial break for helping him seal the win. Kesharwani also spoke emotionally about his journey at the tournament, revealing that after four years of first-round exits, he had reached the final and emerged champion. He thanked his parents for their continued support.
The presentation ceremony was attended by Rohit Rajpal, president of the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA); Saket Jain, Executive Director and Business Head of Fenesta Building Systems; Indian hockey player and 2026 Asian Games gold medallist Jugraj Singh; and four-time Fenesta Open champion and DLTA treasurer Prerna Bhambri.
Singh, who watched a live tennis match at the national championships for the first time, praised the players’ movement, footwork and shot-making. He congratulated the winners and wished the other participants success in their careers.
Jain highlighted DCM Shriram’s association with Indian tennis through the Fenesta Open, which spans nearly three decades. He reiterated the company’s commitment to nurturing talent and expanding opportunities for Indian players.
Taking that commitment forward, the company has introduced an additional ₹11 lakh Player Development Scholarship from its corporate social responsibility (CSR) budget for the winners and runners-up. The initiative will help players meet expenses related to coaching, physiotherapy, fitness and tennis equipment, supplementing the championship prize money.
In the boys’ U-18 singles final, 16-year-old 10th seed Ribhav Saroha defeated fourth seed Om Ramesh Patel 6-4, 6-3. Saroha said consistency and aggression were central to his strategy against an opponent known for his ability to sustain rallies.
Having first competed at the Fenesta Open three years ago in the U-14 qualifying rounds, Saroha described winning the national U-18 title at 16 as a special achievement. He also praised the facilities and playing conditions at the DLTA.
Second seed Parthsarthi Mundhe won the girls’ U-18 singles title, defeating seventh seed Aahan Aahan 6-3, 6-4. Mundhe described the final as a challenging contest featuring long rallies and said the victory was particularly rewarding as it was her first tournament in five months.
The tournament now moves to the U-16 and U-14 events, which begin next week at the DLTA.
Fenesta Open Finals Results
- Men’s Singles: Maan Kesharwani [6] beat Nitin Sinha [3] 6-0, 6-4
- Women’s Singles: Vaidehee Chaudhari [1] beat Shruti Ahlawat [2] 6-4, 7-5
- Boys’ U-18 Singles: Ribhav Saroha [10] beat Om Ramesh Patel [4] 6-4, 6-3
- Girls’ U-18 Singles: Parthsarthi Mundhe [2] beat Aahan Aahan [7] 6-3, 6-4