MSLTA Masters Tournament 2024: A Showcase of Emerging Tennis Talent

The Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) recently hosted its Annual Masters Tournament, a prestigious event that brought together the top eight players from each of the Under 10, Under 12, and Under 14 age groups. This tournament serves as a crucial platform for showcasing the burgeoning tennis talent within Maharashtra, providing a competitive environment for young players to hone their skills and strive for excellence.

Tournament Highlights

  • Under 10: The Under 10 category witnessed intense competition at Navsahyadri Krida Sankul in Pune from December 25th to 28th, 2024.
  • Under 12 & 14: The Under 12 and Under 14 events shifted to the MSLTA courts in Mumbai, where the action unfolded from January 2nd to 5th, 2025.

Rewarding Success:

The MSLTA Masters Tournament not only provides a competitive stage for young players but also recognizes their achievements with substantial cash prizes. The top four finishers in each category received the following awards:

  • 1st Position: ₹10,000
  • 2nd Position: ₹8,000
  • 3rd Position: ₹6,000
  • 4th Position: ₹4,000

The Under 10 category witnessed intense competition at the Navsahyadri Krida Sankul in Pune from 25th to 28th December 2024. In the boys' category, Lahoti Ethan emerged victorious, while Oak Gargi reigned supreme in the girls' division.

 

The Under 12 and Under 14 tournaments held at the MSLTA courts in Mumbai from 2nd to 5th January 2025. Yashvantraje Pawar and Tamanna Nair claimed the boys' and girls' titles respectively in the Under 12 category. In the Under 14 category, Darsh Khedekar and Swanika Roy emerged as champions.

 

Results

 

Results

Boys Under 10

  • Winner: Lahoti Ethan
  • Runner-up: Aland Shlok
  • Third Place: Deshpande Aarush
  • Fourth Place: Upadhaye Aaditya

Girls Under 10

  • Winner: Oak Gargi
  • Runner-up: Jadhav Sejal
  • Third Place: Bhagat Adira
  • Fourth Place: Ritisha Nehe

Boys Under 12

  • Winner: Yashvantraje Pawar
  • Runner-up: Vir Chattur
  • Third Place: Soham Ransumbhe
  • Fourth Place: Aarav Bele

Girls Under 12

  • Winner: Tamanna Nair
  • Runner-up: Srushti Suryavanshi
  • Third Place: Myra Shaikh
  • Fourth Place: Shaurya Patil

Girls Under 14

  • Winner: Swanika Roy
  • Runner-up: Shravee Deore
  • Third Place: Aarohi Deshmukh
  • Fourth Place: Eshal Pathan

Boys Under 14

  • Winner: Darsh Khedekar
  • Runner-up: Aarav Chhallani
  • Third Place: Ansh Ramani
  • Fourth Place: Dhruv Sehgal

 

The tournament provides an invaluable opportunity for young players to enhance their skills, build confidence through match experience, and compete against the best in the state.