Multiple Asian Games medallist Vishnu Vardhan, top seed Prajwal Dev, and defending champion Rashmikaa S Bhamidipaty are set to headline the 29th Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship, taking place from September 28 to October 12 at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi.
As India’s largest domestic tennis tournament, organized under the aegis of the All India Tennis Association and the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association, the event will feature talented players from across the country competing for the prestigious titles, according to a press release.
In previous editions, the tournament has seen participation from some of India’s top tennis players, including Rohan Bopanna, Somdev Devvarman, Yuki Bhambri, Sania Mirza, and Rutuja Bhosale, among many others. It is the only full-group national championship in India that covers multiple categories, including men and women, as well as U-18, U-16, and U-14 events for boys and girls.
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SD Prajwal Dev is the top-seeded player in the men’s singles event, while Rashmikaa S Bhamidipaty will be defending her title in the women’s singles category. The tournament will also feature other prominent players, such as Vishnu Vardhan and Riya Bhatia.
“We are excited to announce the 29th edition of the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship. The organization is dedicated to fostering the growth of Indian tennis and providing opportunities for the nation’s talent through this tournament. Over the years, we’ve seen many players build successful careers as a result, highlighting the tournament’s increasing prominence. I wish all the players the best of luck and encourage them to fully seize this opportunity to showcase their skills,” said Ajay S Shriram, Chairman & Senior Managing Director, DCM Shriram Ltd, according to the release.
“This year, under the auspices of the DCM Shriram Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DCM Shriram Ltd, we are excited to announce a Tennis scholarship of Rs 25,000 each for the winners and runners-up in the U-16 and U-14 singles events, aimed at supporting emerging young talent,” Ajay S Shriram added.
The tournament’s opening week will feature matches in the Men’s, Women’s, and U-18 Boys and Girls categories, with qualifying rounds scheduled for September 28 and 29, while the main draw will be played from September 30 to October 5. Matches in the Boys and Girls Under-16 and Under-14 categories will take place from October 6 to October 12.
Since entering the tennis scene in 1992 by organizing the Tennis Championship of Delhi state, DCM Shriram Ltd. has been instrumental in promoting Indian tennis and providing young players with the opportunity to showcase their talent through the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship.
In addition to the prestigious titles, winners will also be awarded prize money, with a total prize pool of over Rs 21.55 lakh and kit allowances available for the junior categories.
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