Pune's Adhiraj Dudhane wins singles and doubles titles at national under-14 tennis event
Pune's Adhiraj Dudhane won both the singles and doubles titles in the under-14 boys' category of a national series tournament in Belagavi.
Pune tennis player Adhiraj Dudhane has won a double at a national-level tournament. In the boys' under-14 event of the national series organised by the All India Tennis Association, Adhiraj took both the singles and doubles titles.
The tournament was played at the Courtyard Oasis Tennis Court in Belagavi, Karnataka. It was a national-level event, and many well-known young players from across the country took part.
In the singles final, Adhiraj faced Kabir Gundecha. The match was considered a tough one, but from the start Adhiraj took firm control with a strong serve and an aggressive forehand. He beat Kabir 6-3, 6-2 in straight sets to lift the trophy. In the semi-final, he had dominated Lav Pardeshi, beating him 6-0, 7-5 to reach the final.
Adhiraj's winning run continued in the doubles final. Partnering Arjun Duva, he showed fine understanding. The pair comfortably beat Aveer Ghumre and Nihal Reddy 6-1, 6-3 to win the doubles title. In the semi-final, Adhiraj and Arjun had made the final with a one-sided 6-0, 6-2 win over the pair of Adesh PM and Johel Johnson.
Adhiraj studies in Class 9 at New India School in Kothrud, Pune. He trains rigorously and practises daily at the Rohit Shinde Tennis Academy under chief coach Rohit Shinde.
Following this double success at the national level, Adhiraj is being praised from all sides. Sports lovers are wishing him well for his future in the game.
