By Sudipta Biswas

Copyright timesnownews

Rakshikha Ravi and Sindoor Vineet Mittal are set to face off against Snehal Kishor Patil and Joshika Premkumar in the women’s doubles final at the Rise Up Championship – Pickleball By The Bay 2025 after they won their respective semifinals at the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) sanctioned PWR 1000 event in Chennai on Saturday. In the day’s first semifinal, Rakshikha and Sindoor secured their place in the title clash with a straight-game (11-6, 11-9) win over Pearl Nozer Amalsadiwala and Naomi Nozer Amalsadiwala. In the other semifinal clash, the pair of Snehal Kishor Patil and Joshika Premkumar overcame Urvi Abhyankar and Shreya Chakraborty 11-4, 11-8 to book their spot in the final. The championship match promises to be a thrilling contest between Rakshikha-Sindoor and Snehal-Joshika as they battle for top honours. 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!