PSA Challenger: Vikram Malhotra, Menna Hamed crowned champions
The HinduVikram Malhotra, the top seed, asserted his class with a 11-6, 6-11, 11-6, 11-5 victory over Aditya Jagtap, the second seed, in the men’s final of the USD 12,000 HCL PSA Challenger at the Jaypee Greens Sports Complex on Tuesday. Jagtap thanked the organisers for the event and said that it was a “privilege to play at home in front of so many juniors.” ‘Very happy’ Congratulating Jagtap for a good contest, Malhotra said he was happy to get back into the circuit after a lot of doubt. In the women’s final of the USD 6,000 event, Sunayna Kuruvilla started well but was unable to match the crafty game of Menna Hamed of Egypt, who prevailed 11-9, 11-4, 11-6. SEMIFINAL REPORT Sunayna had the game, but she often came in the way of her opponent and conceded many points to “stroke.” “I am looking forward to a better season,” said Sunayna, after congratulating Menna on her good performance, and thanking the organisers for putting up an international circuit at home.
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