Dev Shah and Sahil Shah delivered a composed and well-coordinated performance to win the Open Men’s Doubles title at the Kerala Open 2026, defeating Rayan Tanjia and Arunava Majumder in straight games in the final.
They secured the match 11-6, 11-9, maintaining control in key phases while handling pressure moments effectively. The winning pair started strongly and took control of the first game early. Dev and Sahil used quick net play and sharp angles to build pressure, forcing errors from their opponents.
Their coordination allowed them to dominate rallies and dictate the tempo. Rayan and Arunava struggled to find rhythm in the opening exchanges, and Dev and Sahil closed the first game 11-6 with a comfortable lead.
The second game was more competitive. Rayan and Arunava improved their positioning and began to extend rallies. They stayed close on the scoreboard and challenged the winners through the middle phase of the match.
Despite the pressure, Dev and Sahil remained composed. They relied on consistent shot selection and avoided unnecessary risks. Their ability to stay patient in longer rallies helped them maintain balance in the contest.
In the closing stages, Dev and Sahil stepped up their execution. They converted crucial points and limited errors under pressure. Their control in key moments allowed them to edge ahead and close the second game 11-9.
The final highlighted strong teamwork and consistency from Dev and Sahil. They maintained control in decisive phases and executed their plan effectively.
With this win, Dev Shah and Sahil Shah secured the Open Men’s Doubles title at the Kerala Open 2026, underlining their ability to perform under pressure and deliver when it mattered.
Kerala Open 2026 – Day 2 Key Results
100+ Combined Age Doubles: Chintan Sheth & Nilesh Desai beat Firos Therath & Daniel David
Open Men’s Doubles: Dev Shah & Shail Shah beat Rayaan Taneja & Arunava Majumder
50+ Men’s Doubles: Chintan Sheth & Nilesh Desai beat Sujay Ravu & Ravu Badari
Women’s Singles: Sanjana Sudhir beat Anshi Sheth
Intermediate Men’s Doubles: Koritepati Vincent & Anjai Pemmasan beat Sooryadas & Sandeep
U18 Boys Doubles: Dev Shah & Rifah beat Rishal & Gilash
Beginner Men’s Doubles (2.5–3.0): Ronald Raphael & Akhil beat Satheesan B & Nevin Abraham
Women’s Doubles: Swetal Desai & Harini Suresh beat Rachael Jones & Anshi Sheth
Mixed Doubles: Arunava Majumder & Rachael Jones beat Swetha Puyalraj & Suryakumar
MVP: Arunava Majumder
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