Indian pickleball star Armaan Bhatia made history at the PWR DUPR India Masters 2024 in New Delhi by clinching all three titles – men’s singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles. His remarkable achievement has put him in the spotlight and showcased the potential of pickleball in India.
Armaan Bhatia Men’s Singles Final
In the men’s singles final, Bhatia faced off against the USA’s Dusty Boyer. After losing the first set 8-11, Bhatia staged an impressive comeback to win the next two sets 11-9 and 11-8, securing his first title of the day.
Men’s Doubles Final
Teaming up with Harsh Mehta, Bhatia dominated the men’s doubles final against Roman Estereja and Mitch Hargreaves, winning in straight sets 11-3 and 11-2.
Mixed Doubles Final
In the mixed doubles final, Bhatia partnered with Roos van Reek to defeat George Wall and Danni Elle Townsend with scores of 11-5, 10-11, 11-1.
Bhatia’s triple crown victory is a historic moment for Indian pickleball, highlighting his exceptional skill and determination. His success is expected to inspire a new generation of athletes in India as the sport continues to gain popularity.
India’s pride, Armaan Bhatia, shines bright with three golds and a trophy in hand!#PickleballNow #PickleballIndia #PWRDUPRIndiaMasters #Pickleball pic.twitter.com/bKepUd7B0C
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) October 27, 2024
Future Prospects
With this win, Bhatia has solidified his position as Asia’s top-ranked pickleball player and has set a new benchmark for Indian athletes in the sport. His achievements at the PWR DUPR India Masters will likely encourage more young players to take up pickleball and strive for excellence.
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