Chaitanya and Vikram Shah Clinch a Thrilling Victory on Day 2 of the  India Padel Open

Duos Aryan Goveas – Rahul Motvani, Arjun Uppal – Rishi Kapur along with Mohit Dahiya steal the spotlight

Chaitanya Shah & Vikram Shah. 

Khel Today Bureau

Greater Noida: The FIP Promotion India Padel Open continued to deliver spectacular action on Day 2, with standout performances by Chaitanya Shah, Vikram Shah, Aryan Goveas, Rahul Motvani, Arjun Uppal, Rishi Kapur, Arthur Hugounenq (France) and Thomas Seux (France) lighting up the courts at Bennett University. This historic tournament, India’s first-ever international Padel event sanctioned by the International Padel Federation (FIP), has captured the attention of fans with its intense matches and high-caliber gameplay.

The tournament, spanning from November 21 to 24, is being held at the state-of-the-art padel courts at Bennett University, Greater Noida. Organized by Padel League Private Limited (a subsidiary of PTL Sports Group) with support from The Times Group, the event marks a major milestone in the growth of Padel in India. Featuring international athletes from Spain, Japan, Netherlands, France, Italy, and Iran, alongside top Indian talent, the event promises an exciting display of skill and sportsmanship.

Day 2 brought high-octane matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. On Center Court, the Spanish duo of Sergi Guimet Bigas and Joel Olivera Palaos delivered a commanding performance against Andrea Masoero and Gioele Lorenzin of Italy, winning in straight sets 6-0, 6-2. Another highlight was Pol Alsina and Edu Altimires Ros (Spain), who overpowered Famaz Shanavas and Austin Varghese from India with a clinical display to win 6-0, 6-0. Meanwhile, the duo of Mohit Dahiya and Marc Bernils Garcia (Spain) stole the spotlight on Court 2, securing an emphatic straight-sets win against the Sood brothers 6-0, 6-0.

Arthur Hugounenq (France) and Thomas Seux (France). 

Adding to the action, Chaitanya Shah and Vikram Shah (India) delivered a thrilling comeback on Court 1, defeating Islam Ghunaim (Bahrain) and Mohamed Elzayat (Egypt) in three sets, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. Aryan Goveas and Rahul Motwani (India) showcased their dominance with a decisive 6-0, 6-2 win over Digvijay Pratap Singh (India) and Miguel Vega Martin (Spain). On the same court, Arjun Uppal and Rishi Kapur (India) held their nerve in a nail-biting encounter, edging past Rahul Belwal and Manresh Malhotra (India) with a 7-5, 7-5 victory.

Wrapping up the day, Arthur Hugounenq and Thomas Seux (France) delivered a masterclass against Shashank Narde and Aditya Bakshi (India), finishing with a flawless 6-0, 6-0 win. The day’s matches not only showcased exceptional skill and sportsmanship but also set the stage for more riveting action ahead in the FIP Promotion India Padel Open.

Day 3 promises even more excitement, with women’s matches kicking off the round of 8 at 10 AM IST. Five women’s teams feature nine Indian athletes. Ainize Santamaria Landa (Spain), Aitana Solan Domenech (Spain), Sharmada Balu, Tulsi Mehta and  Vaibhavi Deshmukh are among the players to look out for.

Day 2 Results

Center Court:

• Match 1: Sergi Guimet Bigas & Joel Olivera Palaos (Spain) defeated Andrea Masoero & Gioele Lorenzin (Italy): 6-0, 6-2
• Match 2: Pol Alsina & Edu Altimires Ros (Spain) defeated Famaz Shanavas & Austin Varghese (India): 6-0, 6-0
• Match 3:  Chaitanya Shah & Vikram Shah (India) defeated Islam Ghunaim (Bahrain) & Mohamed Elzayat (Egypt): 4-6, 6-4, 6-2
• Match 4: Aryan Goveas & Rahul Motwani (India) defeated Digivijay Pratap Singh (India) & Miguel Vega Martin (Spain): 6-0, 6-2

Court 2:

• Match 1: Mohit Dahiya (India) & Marc Bernils Garcia (Spain) defeated Chandril Sood & Lakshit Sood (India): 6-0, 6-0
• Match 2: Arjun Uppal & Rishi Kapur (India) defeated Rahul Belwal & Manresh Malhotra (India): 7-5, 7-5
• Match 3: Arthur Hugounenq & Thomas Seux (France) defeated Shashank Narde & Aditya Bakshi (India): 6-0, 6-0

Day 3 Fixtures: Round of 8

Women’s
Center Court:

• Ainize Santamaria Landa & Aitana Solan Domenech (Spain) vs Jenai Sanghai & Vaibhavi Deshmukh (India)
• Julia Gallifa Beltri & Patricia Molinos Ruperez (Spain) vs Sharmada Balu & Prerana Prathap (India)

Court 2:

• Mahek Advani & Navya Loshali (India) vs Tulsi Mehta (India) & Banafsheh Moradi Shahpar (Iran)
• Chaitali Narde & Staisha Buddhala (India) vs Kotomi Ozawa (Japan) & Elisabeth Nogueras Lorenz (Spain)

Men’s
Center Court:

• Sergi Guimet Bigas & Joel Olivera Palaos (Spain) vs Pol Alsina & Edu Altimires Ros (Spain)
• Chaitanya Shah & Vikram Shah (India) vs Aryan Goveas & Rahul Motwani (India)

Court 2:

• Mohit Dahiya (India) & Marc Bernils Garcia (Spain) vs Arya Roghani (Ireland) & Hami Golestan (Sweden)
• Arjun Uppal & Rishi Kapur (India) vs Shashank Narde & Arthur Hugounenq & Thomas Seux (France)

Semifinals

Semifinals begin on Center Court, with women’s matches followed by men’s semifinals, starting no earlier than 3:30 PM IST.

The semifinals and finals on November 23 and 24 will be telecast live on Zoom TV and live-streamed on FIP’s YouTube Channel. Stay updated on all the action at timespadel.com and follow @timespadel on Instagram for exclusive behind-the-scenes moments and highlights!