A day after winning the Girls U-16 doubles title, Haryana’s Khushi Kadian completed a 3-title hattrick at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship on Saturday by capturing both the Girls U-16 and U-14 singles crowns. Chandigarh’s Ribhav Saroha added the Boys U-16 singles title to his U-18 triumph, while Karnataka’s Puneeth Manohar swept the Boys U-14 singles and doubles titles.
Khushi Kadian wins 15 matches in 1 week to seal 3-title hattrick
14th seed Kadian began Saturday in New Delhi with a hard-fought 7-6(3), 7-5 win over Ranjhana Sangram in the Girls U-16 singles final. She returned to the court later in the afternoon as the 5th seed in the Girls U-14 singles final, defeating 2nd seed Siddhi Pandey 6-3, 6-2 in 1 hour and 16 minutes to complete her sweep of 3 titles at the DLTA Complex.
Watch highlights — Khushi Kadian vs. Ranjhana Sangram
Match highlights from 14th seed Khushi Kadian vs. Ranjhana Sangram in the Girls U-16 singles final at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship in New Delhi. Watch on Indian Tennis Daily on YouTube.
“It is very important to me and I feel really great about winning these titles. The whole week has been very great for me, playing 15 matches in a row in 1 week. This was a test for me and thankfully I have passed through this test quite successfully. I am very happy that my hard work has paid off. This is the biggest tournament we have and I wanted to win this tournament at least once in my career.”
Kadian credited her parents and coaching team for their constant support and encouragement throughout the demanding week. The triumph also helped her overcome painful memories from an earlier edition of the Nationals.
“I want to be an inspiration. My mother and my father, they keep me motivated and especially my coaches. They all keep supporting me. I’m so happy that they are there for me and clapping for every point and motivating me. A few years back, in the Under-12 nationals, I got injured badly and I wanted to win that Nationals but couldn’t. So, I really wanted to win the Nationals this time and I’m very happy about it.”
Ribhav Saroha and Puneeth Manohar complete championship doubles
Chandigarh’s Ribhav Saroha also completed a memorable double, adding the Boys U-16 singles title to the U-18 crown he won last weekend. The 1st seed defeated unseeded Yashwin Dahiya 6-2, 6-3 in the final in 1 hour and 32 minutes.
“It feels great, to be honest. It’s a really special feeling for me. This is the National tournament of India which is really prestigious to me and I feel really great. I’m really grateful to the people who have supported me in this success.”
“Winning the Under-18 for me is really special. Competing against players who are older than me, it’s really great to compete with them and to win the Under-18s, it’s been really special.”
Meanwhile, Karnataka’s Puneeth Manohar completed a sweep in the Boys U-14 category, adding the singles title to the doubles crown he won on Friday. The 2nd seed defeated 5th seed S. Chintagunta 6-3, 6-2 in the final in 1 hour and 28 minutes.
“I am very happy that I won the tournament. The score was 6-3, 6-2 but it was a good fight from my opponent and I am happy that I got the win. Now that I am done with the U-14, I will be focusing more on the U-18 World Tennis Tour.”
₹11 lakh scholarship announced as Asian Games medallists honour champions
Saket Jain, Executive Director and Business Head of Fenesta Building Systems, Indian hockey player and 2026 Asian Games gold medallist Jyoti Rumavat, and Asian Games shooting silver medallist Niraj Kumar attended as chief guests and presented the trophies during the prize distribution ceremony.
“Reaching the national stage at such a young age is an achievement in itself. It takes countless hours of practice, sacrifices, discipline and, above all, the courage to compete. We celebrate the talent and achievements of our Under-16 and Under-14 boys and girls. Our association with Indian tennis through the Fenesta Open spans over 3 decades. Building champions requires more than talent alone. That is why we are taking our commitment a step further this year. In addition to the championship prize money, we have introduced an additional ₹11 lakh Player Development Scholarship to support the winners and runners-up in their journey ahead. The scholarship will help players invest in essential aspects of their development, including coaching, physiotherapy, fitness and tennis equipment.”
“It was wonderful to see young tennis players compete with such passion and determination. Events like the Fenesta National Tennis Championship provide a great platform for emerging talent and play an important role in encouraging youngsters to pursue sports and strive for excellence.”
“Sport teaches you discipline, focus and the importance of performing under pressure, values that are relevant across every discipline. It is encouraging to see young tennis players get the opportunity to showcase their talent at a national-level championship like Fenesta, and I hope they continue to work hard and aim high.”
U-16 and U-14 singles finals scoreboard
| Round | Match | Scoreline | Match Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| F | Girls U-16: [14] Khushi Kadian (HAR) d. Ranjhana Sangram | 7-6(3), 7-5 | Clinched 2nd title of the week after U-16 doubles |
| F | Girls U-14: [5] Khushi Kadian (HAR) d. [2] Siddhi Pandey | 6-3, 6-2 | Won in 1h 16m for 15th straight win of the week |
| F | Boys U-16: [1] Ribhav Saroha (CHD) d. Yashwin Dahiya | 6-2, 6-3 | Won in 1h 32m to add U-16 crown to U-18 title |
| F | Boys U-14: [2] Puneeth Manohar (KAR) d. [5] S. Chintagunta | 6-3, 6-2 | Won in 1h 28m to sweep U-14 singles & doubles |
About the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship
The Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship is supported by DCM Shriram Ltd. and held under the aegis of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA). The championship provides a national competitive platform for players across senior and junior categories and plays an important role in identifying and encouraging emerging Indian tennis talent.
Fenesta is India’s largest windows and doors brand and part of the ₹14,264 crore DCM Shriram Ltd. Its installations span 5,00,000+ homes and have crossed the 5 million mark. Built for India’s extremes, Fenesta pioneered uPVC windows and doors engineered for tough climate conditions. Its portfolio now includes ultra-luxury aluminium systems, solid panel doors, facades, partitions and enclosures, and a growing hardware range. Headquartered in Gurgaon, Fenesta operates through 400+ dealers and 9 Signature Studios servicing 900+ cities, with international presence in the Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Ghana, and Kenya.
DCM Shriram Ltd. (www.dcmshriram.com) is a diversified and integrated business group with a strong presence across Agri-Rural Businesses, Chemicals & Vinyl, and Building Material Products. The company operates manufacturing facilities across India and continues to focus on value-chain integration, operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term growth.