Ritanyaasri SK and Dakshana Sree won the U18 Girls’ Doubles title, reigning supreme in the round-robin competition at the Tamil Nadu State Selection Trials.
The pair finished ahead of Shruti and Samara to secure the top spot on the podium.
The round-robin format provided the participating pairs with an opportunity to compete across the event, with the final standings determining the winners. Ritanyaasri and Dakshana Sree finished at the top of the competition, while Shruti and Samara secured the runner-up position after their campaign in the U18 Girls’ Doubles category.
Unlike a knockout competition, where a single defeat can end a team’s title hopes, the round-robin format places greater emphasis on consistency across matches. Players must maintain their performance levels throughout the competition, with each result contributing to their overall standing. Ritanyaasri and Dakshana Sree ultimately came out on top, earning the winning position in the category.
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:
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