FIP Promotion India Padel Open: A commanding performance from Famaz Shanavas and Austin Varghese helped them win their round-of-32 match in the ongoing FIP Promotion India Padel Open at Bennett University on Thursday. The Indian pair defeated their fellow Indian duo of Nikhil Sai Kodali and Adit Patel by a score of 6-4, 6-0.
Shanavas and Varghese, who had earlier eliminated Pulkit Mishra and Vivek Shokeen, displayed impressive skill and strategy throughout the match.
In the opening set, both teams were locked in a tight battle, with Kodali and Patel putting up a spirited fight. But Shanavas and Varghese maintained their composure and won crucial points to gain the advantage. Riding high on their momentum, Shanavas and Varghese completely dominated the second set. With this victory, Shanavas and Varghese have advanced to the next round of the India Open, where they will expectedly face a tough challenge.
At the moment, Shanavas and Varghese have certainly made a strong impression, and based on their recent performances, they will be the ones to watch out for. Their matches at the FIP Promotion India Padel Open will also hopefully get more exciting and keep spectators thrilled at Bennett University.
Bennett University (BU), a premier institution under the Times Group, has made history by becoming the first university in India to host an international padel tournament. The FIP Promotion India Padel Open is being held from November 21 to 24, 2024.
FIP Promotion India Padel Open, the high-profile tournament, is being organised by The Times Group, India’s leading media company and Padel League Private Limited (a subsidiary of PTL Sports Group). It is sanctioned by the International Padel Federation (FIP) and this breakthrough event marks an exciting addition to India’s sports calendar. This is the first international tournament organised by FIP in India, marking a major benchmark in the country's padel history. Padel is in its nascent stage in India, and in the last seven years, the sport has seen substantial growth.
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