Sanjay and Vimalraj Jayachandran delivered a near-flawless performance to clinch the Open Doubles title at the dinked PWR 200, overpowering Adil Cassim and Arihant with a commanding 15-2 victory in the final.
From the first serve, Sanjay and Vimalraj set the tone with sharp placement and relentless pressure at the kitchen line. Their strategy was clear—control the rallies early and deny their opponents any rhythm. Sanjay’s quick reflexes at the net complemented Vimalraj’s precision from the baseline, creating a balanced and aggressive combination that proved too strong to counter.
Adil Cassim and Arihant, who had shown resilience throughout the tournament, struggled to find openings in the final. Forced into defensive positions, they were unable to build sustained rallies as unforced errors crept into their game. The scoreboard reflected the one-sided nature of the contest, with Sanjay and Vimalraj racing to a dominant lead before closing out the match with clinical efficiency.
One of the standout aspects of the winning pair’s performance was their communication and court awareness. They anticipated shots well, covered angles seamlessly, and capitalized on every opportunity to finish points quickly. The duo rarely allowed the match to drift, maintaining intensity throughout and ensuring there was no comeback window for their opponents.
For Adil and Arihant, the result does little to take away from an otherwise strong campaign. However, on the day of the final, they were up against a pair that executed their game plan to perfection.
The emphatic win not only secured the title for Sanjay and Vimalraj Jayachandran but also underlined their growing reputation as a formidable doubles unit on the circuit.
Dinked PWR 200 – Top Key Results Day 1
Men’s Intermediate Singles
Winner: Tej
Runner-up: Arihant
Score: 11-2
Intermediate Doubles
Winners: Tej, Sai Kiran
Runners-up: Prajwel, Abhishek Hegde
Score: 11-9
Women’s Doubles
Winners: Neithra, Madhuridha
Runners-up: Mahalakshmi, Shridevi
Score: 15-6
Mixed Doubles
Winners: Madhuridha, Vimalraj Jayachandran
Runners-up: Vishnu, Neithra
Score: 15-14
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