Published: October 31, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Parthiv Nallagundla won a double while Nalyaazhini Krishnaprabhu claimed the girls’ singles titles at the Under-18 AITA National Series at the Sania Mirza Tennis Academy in Hyderabad on Saturday.
The boys’ final was a tame affair as Parthiv brooked no challenge from Atharva Sriramoju. Atharva had no answer to Parthiv’s court craft and caved in quite meekly. Parthiv won the contest 6-1, 6-2.
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In the semifinals, Parthiv defeated Alastair Victor in straight sets at 6-2 6-0 and Atharva eased past Raghu Yankappa 6-1, 6-3.
Parthiv and Rehaan win doubles title
The boys’ doubles title was claimed by Rehaan Theodore and Parthiv who defeated Anay Pandey and Raghav Prabhu in a tight contest. Rehan and Parthiv took the first at 6-4 but had to fight it out for the second one. They won it 7-6(6) after a grim battle.
Nalyaazhini Krishnaprabhu claimed the girls’ singles titles by defeating Keerthana Rangineni
In the girls’ singles final, Nalyaazhini came from behind to conquer Keerthana Rangineni. In a closely fought first set, Nalyaazhni and Keerthana dished out a memorable performance. Keerthana managed to keep her nose ahead and won the set 6-7(7).
A stunned Nalyaazhni came back with a vengeance as she won the next two sets with ease a 6-2, 6-1 to take home the title.
Results: Under-18 boys singles (final): Parthiv Nallagundla beat Atharva Sriramoju 6-1, 6-2. Semifinals: Parthiv Nallagundla beat Alastair Victor 6-2, 6-0; Atharva Sriramoju beat Raghu Yankappa 6-1, 6-3.
Boys’ doubles (final): Rehaan Theodore/ Parthiv Nallagundla beat Anay Pandey/ Raghav Prabhu 6-4, 7-6(6). Semifinals: Anay Pandey/ Raghav Prabhu beat Raghu Yankappa/ Arjun Soori 6-7(6), 6-4, 10-4; Rehaan Theodore/ Parthiv Nallagundla beat Ishaan Sohni/ Vanij Pothunoori walk-over.
Under-18 girls’ singles (final): Nalyaazhini Krishnaprabhu beat Keerthana Rangineni 6-7(7), 6-2, 6-1. Semifinals: Nalyaazhini Krishnaprabhu beat Savarnika Visanakarra 7-5, 6-2; Keerthana Rangineni beat Bhrithi Velladandi 2-6, 7-5, 2-0 (conceded).
