Energy and enthusiasm were at an all-time high at the PWR DUPR India Masters, as India’s Armaan Bhatia managed to secure a spot in his third Finals match of the tournament. At the high-intensity semi-final match on Saturday at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA), Armaan, along with his Mixed Doubles partner Roos Van Reek, secured a win in the semifinals by defeating the Indian-Australian duo of Vishal Masand and Sarah Burr. After two days of intense battle in the Pro (Open) Men’s Singles and Doubles categories, Armaan who had already secured his place in two finals on Sunday, October 27, and this third semifinal win only goes to show his unmatchable prowess at the game.
Talking about his upcoming matches tomorrow, Armaan said, “I am looking forward to playing against Danni (E Townsend) during our Pro (Open) Mixed Doubles tomorrow. We have some fun banter on the court, so the game will be fun.” He added, “Winning all three matches tomorrow will definitely be my favourite thing!”
Tournament Director Mihir Khandelwal said, “We’re truly thrilled to witness pickleball’s popularity grow. Indian athletes are ruling the game and serving as true inspiration for budding players – Armaan’s three wins is a case in point!”
Competition galore
In the Pro division on Day 3, fans witnessed India’s Armaan Bhatia and the Netherlands’ Roos Van Reek play their best games of pickleball ever, as they defeated the Indian-Australian duo Vishal Masand and Sarah Burr in an impressive 11-5 in the first game and an 11-1 in the second. Also qualifying for the finals were the Australian pair of George Wall and Danni E. Townsend, who won their matches fair and square against Australian-American pair of Emilia Schmidt and Casey Diamond, who put up a tough fight. Wall and Townsend scored 11-8 and 11-9 in the nail-biting semifinal as they finally secured the win.
“Day 3 of the PWR DUPR India Masters is a testament to the fact that India will reach the stars when it comes to pickleball. Despite its newness, India has some amazing talent, proven by our finalist Armaan Bhatia, who is competing in three of the five finals tomorrow! We are hopeful that his achievements, and those of other remarkable players from India and abroad, are only bringing pickleball fans together and convincing more people to play the sport,” said Pranav Kohli, CEO of PWR.
The Finals Schedule
With an outstanding third day, the PWR DUPR India Masters has maintained its high standard for the finals to come. The matches begin at 4:00 pm tomorrow, followed by the awards ceremony.
The full schedule:
Pro (Open) Women’s Singles – Sofia Sewing vs Kao Pei-Chaun (4:00 pm), followed by
Pro (Open) Men’s Singles – Armaan Bhatia vs Dusty Boyer, followed by
Pro (Open) Women’s Doubles – Roos Van Reek/ Kaitlynn Hart vs Yuchieh Hsieh/ Xiao Yi Wang Beckvall, followed by
Pro (Open) Mixed Doubles – Armaan Bhatia/ Roos Van Reek vs George Wall/ Danni E. Townsend, followed by
Pro (Open) Men’s Doubles – Roman Estereja/ Mitch Hargreaves vs Harsh Mehta/Armaan Bhatia
This will be followed by the awards ceremony.
Pickleball fans, be sure to witness the match LIVE from the stadium as entry is free for spectators!
The PWR DUPR India Masters will be live broadcast on Zoom and Mirror Now and streamed on Times Now (TimesNow.in), Pickleball Now (pickleballnow.in), YouTube channels @ZoomTV, and @SportsNowHindi. The live broadcast will start at 12 noon on 24th October and 25th October and at 3:00 pm on 26th October and 27th October. The finals on Sunday, October 27th will also be telecast on DD Sports, 4:00 pm onwards
For all official scores, detailed match statistics, and live updates, visit play.pwr.global. Day 4 promises a breathtaking finale willed with action, camaraderie, and powerful matches, as the best players in the sport continue to strive for victory on Indian soil.
About PWR DUPR India Masters
The PWR DUPR India Masters, a prestigious PWR 700 event, is a highlight on the PWR World Tour calendar, showcasing top global and national pickleball talent. Hosted at New Delhi’s renowned DLTA, this tournament is a stepping stone for India as it embraces the growing pickleball movement, inspiring a new generation of athletes and fans to join the sport.
