By Dharani Balasubramaniam,Sudipta Biswas

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Divyanshu Kataria and Pearl Nozer Amalsadiwala are set to face off against Himansh Mehta and Snehal Kishor Patil in the mixed doubles final at the Rise Up Championship – Pickleball By The Bay 2025 on Sunday after they won their respective semifinal clashes at the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) sanctioned PWR 1000 event in Chennai on Saturday. In the first semifinal in the mixed doubles category, Himansh Mehta and Snehal Kishor Patil overcame Kasturi Mohan V and Spandan PV 11-6, 11-4, displaying sharp court awareness and strategic shot-making. Snehal, who earlier in the day reached the women’s doubles final, was the star of the day. In the second semifinal, Divyanshu Kataria and Pearl Nozer Amalsadiwala registered a comfortable 11-7, 11-5 victory over Ammol Rajesh Ramchandani and Mihika Sanjoy Yadav, showcasing precise teamwork and consistent play. With both pairs performing at the top of their game, Sunday’s final promises an exciting clash of skill, strategy, and stamina. Fans can look forward to powerful smashes, tactical volleys, and thrilling rallies as these elite athletes battle for the mixed doubles title at one of India’s most prestigious pickleball events. 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!