Lucknow: The 22nd Eldeco Cup Tennis U16 Boys/Girls CS7 Tournament kicked off on January 6th at the La Martiniere Tennis Facility in Lucknow, showcasing young tennis talent from across India. Dedicated to the memory of R.S. Sagar, the tournament is set to run until January 10th, offering a platform for aspiring players to shine.
Day 1 Highlights:
Boys’ Matches
The opening day featured an intense series of qualifying matches among the boys, with 32 players vying for spots in the main draw. The competition, played in a best-of-3 format, witnessed several standout performances, including:
- Virat Singh (UP) defeated Aditya Vaibhav (UP) 6-1, 6-1.
- Sanidhya Dhar Dwivedi (UP), the top seed, overwhelmed Kabir Sharma (UP) with a commanding 6-0, 6-0 victory.
- Arnav Srivastava (UP) edged past Rishant Jaiswal (UP) in a nail-biting match, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.
- Arjun Sharma (UP) triumphed over Anay Srivastava (UP) 7-5, 6-4.
- Yaduraj Singh (UP) outclassed Krishang Sharma (UP) 6-4, 6-1.
- Devyansh Vij (UP) defeated Shubh Srivastava (UP) 6-2, 6-4.
- Haris Khan (UP) clinched a dramatic win against Mohd. Sufiyan (UP) 6-1, 4-6, 7-6(2).
- Aneesh Hasan (UP) overcame Vaibhav Saroj (UP) 6-2, 2-6, 6-0.
Notable Mentions:
- Krishna Singh (UP) advanced after Syed Almir Ali (MP) conceded at 6-1, 3-2.
- Kaustab Singh (UP) dominated Shourya Singh (UP) with a 6-0, 6-0 scoreline.
The tournament also saw tightly contested matches like Shreyansh Mukharjee’s 6-4, 7-5 win over Kartikeya Srivastava, and Mohd Aariz’s hard-fought 6-4, 9-11, 6-4 victory against Avinash Roy.
Girls’ Category
The girls’ matches will follow soon, with participants from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh promising an equally thrilling contest. Local star Ashi Shamsheri, among the top contenders, is expected to make a strong impression.
Tournament Overview:
This annual event highlights Lucknow’s vibrant tennis scene and provides a platform for young talents like Sanidhya Dhar Dwivedi (Boys) and Ashi Shamsheri (Girls) to make their mark on the national stage. With participants from states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Karnataka, the Eldeco Cup is set to feature a rich blend of skill and competition.
