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Rashein Samuel delivered a dominant performance to defeat Vishal Jadhav 11-6 in the final, clinching the men’s 30+ singles title at the Indian Open 2026 at CrossCourts, Hyderabad.
Rashein Samuel delivered a commanding performance to clinch the men’s 30+ singles title at the Indian Open, a PWR 1000 event, held at CrossCourts in Hyderabad on April 3. He defeated Vishal Jadhav 11-6 in a high-quality final at the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) sanctioned event sponsored by Global Sports.
Samuel dictated the pace of the match with sharp placements and sustained rallies, leaving Jadhav struggling to find answers. For Jadhav, it was a heartbreaking end to an impressive run, finishing with a well-earned silver medal.
Reflecting on his performance, Samuel expressed satisfaction. “I had a great game. I think I was pretty zoned in, pretty focused. I was able to do what I intended to, get a lot of clean drives,” he told Pickleball Now.
He further emphasised his intent to stay competitive on every point. “And yes, just tried to compete for every point, didn’t let any point go for free. No more returns missed. I think I did what I had planned.”
About Indian Pickleball Association:
The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body for pickleball in India and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising the sport across the country. The association continues to inspire players of all ages and skill levels to embrace the game through events like the IPA Nationals. IPA is affiliated with the Asian Pickleball Association (APA) and the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF).
About Pickleball World Ranking:
PWR is a national ranking system that spans all age groups, skill divisions, and formats -including singles, doubles, and mixed categories. It serves as the official National Sports Federation Ranking for India. With multiple sanctioned events taking place every week across the country, PWR defines the top Indian players at every level and forms the foundation for team selection at the school, district, state, and national stages.
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