Spotlight on Asian Games Medalist Vishnu Vardhan and Defending Champion Rashmikaa S Bhamidipaty in Singles Events

Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship will take place at the DLTA, New Delhi from 28th September to 12th October

Khel Today Bureau

New Delhi: Multiple Asian Games medalist Vishnu Vardhan, top seed Prajwal Dev and defending champion Rashmikaa S Bhamidipaty will headline the 29th Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship from 28th September to 12th October at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi.

India’s largest domestic tennis tournament — supported by DCM Shriram Ltd., a leading business conglomerate, under the aegis of All India Tennis Association and Delhi Lawn Tennis Association, will witness the participation of exciting talents from various parts of the country fighting for the coveted crowns. The tournament has seen the participation of some of India’s top tennis stars in the past editions including Rohan Bopanna, Somdev Devvarman, Yuki Bhambri, Sania Mirza and Rutuja Bhosale among many others.

The prestigious Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship is also the only single full-group national championship covering categories that include: Men and women along with U-18, U-16 and U-14 events for boys and girls.

1. D. Prajwal Dev is the top seed player in the men’s singles event, while Rashmikaa S Bhamidipaty will defend her title in the women’s singles category. The tournament will also feature some top names including Vishnu Vardhan and Riya Bhatia. 

“We are excited to announce the 29th edition of the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship. DCM Shriram Ltd is dedicated to fostering the growth of Indian tennis and providing opportunities for the nation’s talent through this tournament. Over the years, we’ve seen many players build successful careers as a result, highlighting the tournament’s increasing prominence. I wish all the players the best of luck and encourage them to fully seize this opportunity to showcase their skills,” said Ajay S Shriram, Chairman & Sr Managing Director, DCM Shriram Ltd.

He added, “This year, under the auspices of the DCM Shriram Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DCM Shriram Ltd, we are excited to announce a Tennis scholarship of ₹25,000 each for the winners and runners-up in the U16 and U14 singles events, aimed at supporting emerging young talent.”

The opening week of the tournament will feature Men, Women, U-18 boys and U-18 girls Singles & Doubles categories as the qualifying rounds are scheduled to take place on September 28 and September 29 while the main draw will be played from September 30 to October 5. The Boys and Girls Under-16 & Under-14 category matches will be played from October 6 to October 12.

Since entering tennis in 1992 with organising Tennis Championship of Delhi state, DCM Shriram Ltd. has been contributing to the growth of Indian tennis and providing encouragement to budding tennis players with an opportunity to exhibit their skills in the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship. 

Besides the prestigious titles, the winners will also be awarded with prize money with a total prize pool of over Rs 21.55 Lakh and Kit Allowance in the junior categories up for grabs.

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About DCM Shriram Foundation:

DCM Shriram Foundation, a philanthropic arm of DCM Shriram Ltd believes in responsible growth and driving social impact initiatives for the benefit of its communities. DCM Shriram Foundation is working on two focus areas: Water in Agriculture and Holistic Development of rural communities. The first covers agronomic advisory on water use efficiency, improving soil organic carbon, Agri – mechanisation with a focus on water use efficiency and advocacy related to this subject. The second covers programs on healthcare, sanitation, education and skilling to name a few. The Foundation’s holistic approach to betterment continues to facilitate positive transformation, creating a field of possibilities all around.

For more details, visit https://www.dcmshriramfoundation.org