Ribhav Saroha Shines in U-16 Tennis Championships After U-18 Victory

Ribhav Saroha, fresh off his U-18 singles title, commenced his U-16 campaign with a convincing win at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championships. Alongside him, third seed Paranjay Siwach also advanced smoothly. However, heavy rain disrupted the schedule, causing significant delays. The tournament continues to showcase the country's top junior talents, with several notable matches and results emerging. Stay tuned for more updates as the competition unfolds.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 13, 2026, 09:13 IST

Saroha's Strong Start in U-16

After clinching the U-18 boys' singles title last week, top seed Ribhav Saroha kicked off his U-16 journey with a solid 6-4, 6-2 win against Raghav Sarode. Meanwhile, third seed Paranjay Siwach also advanced, defeating Bhavik with a score of 6-1, 6-1 at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championships.

The U-16 and U-14 events commenced on Monday at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Complex, featuring the nation's top junior talents as they resumed competition in the second week of the national championship.

Saroha's Ambition for a Double Title

Saroha expressed satisfaction with his first-round performance but emphasized the importance of staying focused as he aims for a second title in consecutive weeks. "My confidence is high after winning the U-18s, and I feel good about my U-16 match as well. Raghav is a close friend, and while the first set was competitive, I managed to secure the second set comfortably," he stated.

He added, "I am putting in the effort to maintain my form for the U-16 title. The competition is tough at the Fenesta Open, and I cannot afford to take anything lightly."

Siwach's Commanding Performance

Paranjay Siwach showcased his skills with a dominant performance against Bhavik, winning in straight sets. Reflecting on his match, Siwach noted, "My opponent started strong, but I maintained my focus and found my rhythm to secure the win."

Weather Disruptions

Heavy rain in the morning caused significant delays, pushing play nearly four hours behind schedule. Organizers are planning to extend the playing day to compensate for the lost time, with additional matches scheduled for Tuesday.

Other Key Results

In addition to Saroha and Siwach's victories, eighth seed Vivaan Mirdha triumphed over Mahijith Kaura with a score of 6-1, 6-2, while fifth seed Divey Malik defeated Sai Kanithi 7-6(3), 6-3. Seventh seed Jeevith Sathish also advanced, beating Charchit Boora 6-4, 6-2.

Notably, 11th seed Rishi Yadav won against Govardan Suresh 6-2, 6-0, and 16th seed Anay Pandey overcame Rishik Kanchugatla 6-1, 6-4. However, fourth seed Yash Sharma faced an upset, losing to Aaryan Kirrtane 6-2, 4-6, 6-10.

In the girls' U-16 singles, Rabiah Dullet defeated Pun Pratiksha 7-5, 6-1, while Pooja Nagaraj secured a convincing 6-1, 6-1 victory over Aayushri Tarange.

Boys U16 First Round Results

- Vishwak Gunampally def. Arjun Manikandan [15] 6-4, 3-6, [10-2]

- Rishi Yadav [11] def. Govardan Suresh 6-2, 6-0

- Aaryan Kirrtane def. Yash Sharma [4] 2-6, 6-4, [10-6]

- Ribhav Saroha [1] def. Raghav Sarode 6-4, 6-2

- Pranjay Siwach [3] def. Bhavik Mittal 6-1, 6-1

Girls U16 First Round Results

- Sandiya Karanthoth def. Shubhi Sharma 6-2, 7-6(0)

- Rabiah Dullet def. Pun Pratiksha 7-5, 6-1

- Pooja Nagaraj def. Aayushri Tarange 6-1, 6-1

- Aniha Gavinolla def. Sarah Rais 6-0, 6-0