It was a day of outstanding doubles brilliance in Acapulco as the Indian duo of Niki Poonacha and Rithvik Bollipalli etched their names into the books, emerging as champions at the GNP Seguros Tennis Open!
In a nail-biting final showdown, Poonacha and Bollipalli faced off against the tournament’s top-seeded pair of Johnson and Mansouri. From the get-go, it was evident that this clash would be a battle for the ages, with both teams leaving nothing behind.
The opening set was a tightly-contested affair, with neither side willing to give an inch. Poonacha and Bollipalli found themselves locked in a tiebreaker, but their exceptional diligence and pinpoint execution saw them claim the crucial opener, 7-6(4).
Undeterred, Johnson and Mansouri came out swinging in the second set, determined to force a decider. However, the Indian duo refused to be fazed, matching their opponents’ intensity stroke for stroke. In a dramatic climax befitting of the occasion, Poonacha and Bollipalli sealed the championship with a hard-fought 7-5 score line in the second set.
This victory not only marked the duo’s second title of the year but also their fourth finals appearance, reflecting their impressive stability and relentless drive for success.
For Poonacha and Bollipalli, this Acapulco triumph is undoubtedly a highlight in their burgeoning careers. Their partnership, forged through countless hours of hard work and dedication, has blossomed into a formidable force on the doubles circuit, capable of conquering even the toughest of challenges.
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