Lucknow – A thrilling day of junior tennis unfolded at the La Martiniere facility on Sunday as the Rajat Bajaj Memorial Tennis Tournament concluded with two young talents, Arnav Srivastava and Devesh Vij, clinching double titles in their respective age categories. The tournament, which brought together young players from across the city, was a spectacular showcase of skill, stamina, and sportsmanship.
Arnav’s Dominating Double Win
Arnav Srivastava was in outstanding form, registering a clean sweep in two age groups. He began his campaign by defeating Avyan Jain 4–2 to take home the Under-10 title. Not content with just one trophy, Arnav went on to outclass Ishan with a commanding 4–0 win to secure the Under-12 championship. His sharp serves and aggressive court presence made him a standout player of the day.
Devesh Rises in Under-16 and Under-18
Devesh Vij also displayed remarkable consistency and power in his matches. He overcame Yaduraj 4–1 in the Boys Under-16 final, and followed it up with a decisive 6–1 victory against Rohan Saxena in the Under-18 category, thereby achieving a rare and impressive double win. Devesh’s ability to adapt his gameplay across age groups made him a crowd favorite.
Other Standout Performances
The day was filled with several other exciting matches:
Arnav Chauhan defeated Kabir Sharma 6–4 to win the Boys Under-14 title.
In the Girls Under-10 category, Vandita blanked Shrutika Vij 4–0 in a dominant display.
Virika Agarwal claimed the Girls Under-12 championship with a 4–0 win over Anya Chaudhary.
In the youngest group, Ayan Pandey emerged victorious in the Boys Under-8 final, defeating Daksh Kapoor.
T-Shirts Unveiled for Upcoming Lucknow Run
Also featured in the same news was an update on the upcoming 7th edition of the Lucknow Run, which is scheduled to be held on November 2. ADG Technical Services Naveen Arora unveiled the official T-shirt for the event. Open to all age groups, the run continues to promote fitness across the city.
Cycling Success at Kudiya Ghat
Parallel to the tennis tournament, young cyclists shone at the District Cycling Championship at Kudiya Ghat. Gold medals were secured by:
Hardik Mishra
Aaradhya Bajpayee
Siddharth Gupta
Kavya Chitranash
Shaurya Singh
Mayur Gupta
Yash Manral
Kusum Rathore
Utkarsh Tripathi presented the prizes to all the winners, acknowledging their dedication and competitive spirit.
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