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Hari Rajan captured the Men’s Singles title with a confident straight-set win over Akshay Suresh in the final of the Cochin Open Pickleball Championships 2025. Hari started strong, dictating rallies early with sharp serves and quick reflexes at the kitchen line. Akshay tried to counter with deep returns and cross-court placements, but Hari’s consistency and shot variation saw him take the opening set 11–6. The second set followed a similar pattern, though Akshay showed better rhythm, pushing Hari into longer rallies. Still, Hari maintained composure under pressure, mixing controlled dinks and precise volleys to close the set 11–7 and seal the match 2–0. With this win, Hari Rajan reaffirmed his position among India’s leading pickleball singles players, combining aggression and tactical awareness to finish the tournament unbeaten. 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!
