Mulay, Sehgal, Shinde, and Khedkar Advance to MSLTA - CCI U-14 Nationals Series Finals
The action intensified at the MSLTA - CCI All India Ranking National Series Under-14 Tennis Tournament as the semifinal clashes saw the top performers book their spots in the much-anticipated finals.
Boys’ Singles Semifinals:
Top seed Aarav Mulay advanced to the final after a strong start against fourth seed Ansh Jalota. Leading 6-3, 3-2, Mulay was handed the win as Jalota was forced to concede mid-match. In the other semifinal, second seed Dhruv Sehgal played with precision and poise to overcome third seed Rishav Kumar Prasad 6-3, 6-2 and secure his place in the title match.
Girls’ Singles Semifinals:
Fifth seed Vaidehi Shinde continued her impressive run with a straight-sets win over sixth seed Aayushri Tarange, closing the match 6-2, 6-3. Second seed Prarthana Khedkar faced early resistance from Rishita Yadav but soon found her rhythm, sealing the match 6-4, 6-0 to march into the final.
With the final matchups now confirmed, Sunday promises an exciting finish as the top boys and girls compete for the National Series crown.
Semifinal Summary
Boys’ Singles:
• Aarav Mulay (1) def. Ansh Jalota (4) – 6/3, 3/2 (Conceded)
• Dhruv Sehgal (2) def. Rishav Kumar Prasad (3) – 6/3, 6/2
Girls’ Singles:
• Vaidehi Shinde (5) def. Aayushri Tarange (6) – 6/2, 6/3
• Prarthana Khedkar (2) def. Rishita Yadav – 6/4, 6/0