Upasana Nath and Andrea Das produced a clinical performance to clinch the Intermediate Women’s Doubles (DUPR Upto 4.2) title at the Picklebay Zonals – South, an Indian Pickleball Association (IPA)-sanctioned PWR 1000 event, in Bengaluru.
Upasana and Andrea earned their spot in the final with a commanding 15-10 semifinal victory over Aashrithaa and Charyana A. On the other side of the draw, Maanasi Karthik and Ruthi Rajkumar edged out Ashna and Swetha CV in a thrilling 15-14 thriller to setup the summit clash.
However, the final belonged entirely to Upasana and Andrea. Displaying composure and tactical sharp play under pressure, the pair kept their opponents at bay to register a comfortable 21-15 victory over Maanasi and Ruthi, crowning their tournament run with a well-deserved title in Bengaluru.
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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