By Rahul Sadhu

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Pickle Up 3.0, a PWR 50 IPA-sanctioned pickleball tournament at Sports Fusion, Udaipur, delivered power-packed finals across multiple categories, where juniors to advanced players all showed grit, composure, and sharp shot-making to emerge winners across 11 categories. Under-18 Doubles Final Viraj and Adheeraj opened the day with a tight 11–8 win over Yuvan and Reyansh. Their ability to stay steady under pressure gave them the edge in the junior final. Under-18 Singles Final Pranav turned in one of the most convincing performances of the tournament, sweeping past Reyansh 11–2. His attacking game left little room for a comeback. Women’s Doubles Final Ruchi Sharma and Himangi Boliya proved too strong for Lovely Agarwal and Sakshi, securing the title with a 15–8 victory. Their chemistry at the net made the difference. Intermediate Mixed Doubles Final In one of the closest contests, Shalinder and Aanchal edged Jitpal and Manshi 15–13. Both pairs had opportunities, but Shalinder and Aanchal’s calmness in the clutch moments sealed the match. 40+ Men’s Doubles Final Tushar and Chirag produced a composed display to beat Jimmy and Vikas 15–7. Their dominance at the kitchen line proved decisive. 30+ Men’s Doubles Final Amit and Chirag combined to claim the title with a 15–7 win against Anshul and Om. Strong placement and steady execution saw them through. Advance Men’s Singles Final Shivraj Singh was in complete command, defeating Ajay 11–3, 11–0. His relentless accuracy ensured there was no opening for a fightback. 35+ Men’s Split Final Shail and Chirag controlled the tempo against Paras and Archit, sealing a comfortable 15–5 win. Their consistency gave them the upper hand throughout. Intermediate Men’s Doubles Final Jeetpal and Shitish came through in a high-energy clash, edging Harsh and Deepak 15–12. The pair showed resilience late in the game to lift the crown. Intermediate Men’s Singles Final Chirag fought hard to defeat Samarth 15–12. Trailing at stages, he relied on steady rallies and composure to complete the comeback. Advance Mixed Doubles Final Shivraj and Paras wrapped up the day with an authoritative performance, beating Jeetpal and Shitish 11–3, 11–5. Their sharp execution and balance in attack proved too strong. Pickle Up 3.0 – Finals Winners Under-18 Doubles Final: Viraj & Adheeraj def. Yuvan & Reyansh (11–8) Under-18 Singles Final: Pranav def. Reyansh (11–2) Women’s Doubles Final: Ruchi Sharma & Himangi Boliya def. Lovely Agarwal & Sakshi (15–8) Intermediate Mixed Doubles Final: Shalinder & Aanchal def. Jitpal & Manshi (15–13) 40+ Men’s Doubles Final: Tushar & Chirag def. Jimmy & Vikas (15–7) 30+ Men’s Doubles Final: Amit & Chirag def. Anshul & Om (15–7) Advance Men’s Singles Final: Shivraj Singh def. Ajay (11–3, 11–0) 35+ Men’s Split Final: Shail & Chirag def. Paras & Archit (15–5) Intermediate Men’s Doubles Final: Jeetpal & Shitish def. Harsh & Deepak (15–12) Intermediate Men’s Singles Final: Chirag def. Samarth (15–12) Advance Mixed Doubles Final: Shivraj & Paras def. Jeetpal & Shitish (11–3, 11–5) About Indian Pickleball Association: The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body for pickleball in India and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising the sport across the country. The association continues to inspire players of all ages and skill levels to embrace the game through events like the IPA Nationals. IPA is affiliated with the Asian Pickleball Association (APA) and the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF). About Pickleball World Ranking: PWR is a national ranking system that spans all age groups, skill divisions, and formats -including singles, doubles, and mixed categories. It serves as the official National Sports Federation Ranking for India. With multiple sanctioned events taking place every week across the country, PWR defines the top Indian players at every level and forms the foundation for team selection at the school, district, state, and national stages. Stay connected with all the latest news on Pickleball, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, tips, and inspiration you won’t find anywhere else. Your ultimate destination for all things pickleball – where the community comes together for news, views, and the sport that’s sweeping the globe. Follow us at @pickleballnow on Instagram and be part of the community!