Lucknow: The stage is all set for the much-anticipated K.L. Garg Memorial AITA Championship-7 Series, scheduled to kick off tomorrow at the KL Tennis Complex in Lucknow. This prestigious Under-18 All India Tennis Association (AITA) tournament promises a week of high-octane tennis featuring some of the country’s most talented young players.
The tournament’s main draw boasts a competitive line-up of seeded players, with Rohin Raj (Uttar Pradesh) leading the charge as the top seed. He will face stiff competition from a strong roster that includes:
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Mehar S. Khosla (UP) – Seed 2
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Anuj Kumar (UP) – Seed 3
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Agrim Sahu (UP) – Seed 4
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Pragospama Gayen (West Bengal) – Seed 5
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Ansh Saxena (UP) – Seed 6
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Yash Patel (UP) – Seed 7
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Lavam Makharia (WB) – Seed 8
Joining them in the main draw are emerging qualifiers who battled through the early rounds to secure their spots. These include:
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Abhyuday (UP)
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Devansh (UP)
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Arnav (UP)
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Anay (UP)
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Mannan (UP)
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Kabir (UP)
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Hasan (UP)
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Harish (UP)
The tournament not only shines a spotlight on rising stars from Uttar Pradesh, but also showcases a strong challenge from West Bengal, setting the stage for some thrilling inter-state rivalries.
Matches will begin April 7, 2025, and continue throughout the week, drawing attention from tennis lovers and scouts alike, who are keen to watch the next generation of Indian tennis talent in action.
