Danielle Jones and Monica Menon Triumph in Women's Doubles at Picklebay Zonals

Victory at the Picklebay Zonals

Danielle Jones and Monica Menon emerged victorious in the 30+ Open Women's Doubles category at the Picklebay Zonals - North, a PWR 700 event sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA). The tournament took place at The Horizon X Courtplay in Gurgaon on June 24. In the final match, they decisively defeated the experienced duo of Sindoor Mittal and Priyanka Mehta with scores of 11-1 and 11-8. This win marked their second consecutive victory over the same opponents in the tournament, having previously triumphed 11-10 in a tightly contested group-stage match.

The champions showcased an impressive performance throughout the event, remaining undefeated. They kicked off their tournament journey with a dominant 11-2 win against Upsana Nath and Manaswinee Hazarika in the group stage. Their winning streak continued as they overcame Richa Minda and Rhea Aggarwal, and later Gaurika Chopra and Vrushali Gupta, both with identical scores of 11-1. Their consistent excellence throughout the tournament highlighted their dominance in the 30+ Open Women's Doubles category.

About the Indian Pickleball Association: The Indian Pickleball Association serves as the official governing body for the sport in India, focusing on its promotion, development, and organization across the nation. The IPA aims to inspire players of all ages and skill levels to engage with pickleball through events like the IPA Nationals. It is affiliated with both the Asian Pickleball Association (APA) and the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF).

About the Pickleball World Ranking: The PWR is a comprehensive national ranking system that encompasses all age groups, skill levels, and formats, including singles, doubles, and mixed categories. It acts as the official National Sports Federation Ranking for India. With numerous sanctioned events occurring weekly throughout the country, PWR identifies the top players at every level and serves as the basis for team selections at school, district, state, and national levels.

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