Vivaan & Snigdha clinch titles as CG triumphs at tennis

Raipur: Vivaan Bidasaria emerged as the Boys' Singles champion at the J30 Raipur ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors 2025 after a thrilling three-set final against Ranveer Singh. Bidasaria staged a remarkable comeback, securing a hard-fought 1-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4) victory at the International Tennis Academy in Raipur under the aegis of the state tennis association.

In the Girls' Singles final, Snigdha Kanta put up a dominant performance to defeat Harshini N Nagaraj 6-3, 6-4 and claim the title. Kanta's powerful groundstrokes and consistency proved decisive in her straight-sets win.

The Boys' Doubles final saw Mahit Mekala and Prakash Saran secure a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory over Aarush Bhalla and Dev Nandasana. Their strong partnership ensured a dominant win.

In the Girls' Doubles final, Snigdha and Harshini N Nagaraj combined forces to defeat Janhavi Chougule (India) and Ananya Pallath Huli (Mex) 6-4, 6-1, adding another title. Tournament director and CSTA general secretary Gurucharan Singh Hora hailed the event as a key platform for young players to gain international exposure and earn crucial ranking points, strengthening India's junior tennis circuit.