Exciting Start to the MSLTA-CCI All India National Series U14 Tennis Tournament 2025

Mumbai, May 25, 2025 — The MSLTA - CCI All India Ranking National Series Under 14 Tennis Tournament 2025 began with great energy and excitement at the iconic Cricket Club of India (CCI). The tournament, running from 24^th to 31^st May, 2025, under the auspices of MSLTA and AITA, has drawn promising U14 tennis players from across the country.

The opening ceremony, held on Saturday, May 24, began with a traditional Indian coconut-breaking ritual. The ceremony was performed by Mr. Karmendra Minawala, a member of the CCI Tennis Committee, in the presence of CCI Members, Mr. Sachin Mahadik (Tournament Coordinator), and tournament officials.

Boys Qualifying Highlights

The boys’ qualifying draw delivered some early fireworks. Vihaan Bhatia stunned second seed Reyansh Bhalla, winning in straight sets.12th seed Neil Baliga defeated Ryota Takei in the second round. Third seed Rivaan Parmar overcame a tough challenge from Shlok Kokare in a closely contested match. Another exciting match saw Kabir Mothe and Aryan Sahane battle it out in a thrilling encounter, with Kabir narrowly edging through in a match tie-break.

Girls Main Draw Action

In the girls' draw, the seeded players performed well, with Shazfa SK, Anika Nair, and Shanaya Singh moving forward confidently. Navinya Sanap fought back, battling from a set down to seize victory in a nail-biting decider.

Results Summary

Boys Qualifying Draw – First Round

Kreshiv Sharma def. Kavir Dedhia – 6/1, 6/2

Ryota Takei def. Param Dumbre – 6/0, 6/0

Vihaan Bhatia def. Vedant Sadekar – 6/4, 6/1

Shlok Kokare def. Aaditya Banerjee – 6/3, 6/3

Jeet Laddha def. Yash Shah – 6/3, 6/3

Aayush Mishra def. Divyam Gohil – 6/2, 6/1

Atharv Khatal def. Garv Mittal – 6/4, 6/2

Kabir Mothe def. Aryan Sahane – 6/1, 2/6, 10-8

Aprateet Singh def. Viyaan Kurani – 7/5, 6/3

Palash Jain def. Aarav Garga – 6/2, 6/0

Krushnaraj Patil def. Soham Ghodke – 6/4, 3/6, 10-7

Parmeshwar Pavankumar def. Pranav Kokare – 7/6(3), 6/0

Aarav Pal def. Medhansh Mahadik – 6/3, 6/0

Ayansh Mudholkar def. Parikshit Shetty – 6/2, 6/3

Advaith Swaminathan def. Aryan Singh – 6/1, 6/0

Boys Qualifying Draw – Second Round

Neil Baliga [12] def. Ryota Takei – 6/4, 7/5

Vihaan Bhatia def. Reyansh Bhalla [2]

Rivaan Parmar [3] def. Shlok Kokare – 6/1, 7/5

Yash Shah def. Mohhak Ved – 6/4, 6/0

Aarush Khanna [4] def. Aayush Mishra – 6/1, 6/0

Aarish Dalvi def. Atharv Khatal

Girls Main Draw – First Round

Shazfa SK [1] def. Isavella Nikolaki – 6/2, 6/1