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Glimpses from Saturday Club’s 56th Floodlit Tennis Tournament 2022

Seven hundred entries and participation from age seven to 65 made it a memorable affair

The Telegraph Published 04.02.23, 02:54 PM
Leander Paes dropped by to show support. “Even though I have won an Olympic medal, several Grand Slams and ATP tournaments, I still remember the time I won the Parent and Child Doubles as a young kid and that I would always savour that unforgettable moment,” said the tennis champ.

Leander Paes dropped by to show support. “Even though I have won an Olympic medal, several Grand Slams and ATP tournaments, I still remember the time I won the Parent and Child Doubles as a young kid and that I would always savour that unforgettable moment,” said the tennis champ. Pictures: Rashbehari Das

The Saturday Club 56th Floodlit Tennis Tournament in association with The Telegraph, a state-ranking tennis tourney and a marquee event on the club calendar, returned to the Wood Street address after two years. Seven hundred entries and participation from age seven to 65 made it a memorable affair.

An album.

Priyanshi Chatterjee beat Ridhima Mullick in Girls U-10 Singles. “We want to thank the title sponsors Pentonic, the tennis captains who have worked very hard in ensuring the tournament runs smoothly as well as the referees, the umpires, and the club support staff. The atmosphere around the tennis courts was electric for the 14 days and we would like to thank all the participants for coming out and giving their best,” said Mohit Madan, sports convener.

Priyanshi Chatterjee beat Ridhima Mullick in Girls U-10 Singles. “We want to thank the title sponsors Pentonic, the tennis captains who have worked very hard in ensuring the tournament runs smoothly as well as the referees, the umpires, and the club support staff. The atmosphere around the tennis courts was electric for the 14 days and we would like to thank all the participants for coming out and giving their best,” said Mohit Madan, sports convener.

Yubrani Banerjee beat Ananya Yadav in Ladies Open Singles. “We feel proud to host such a major tennis event at The Saturday Club. We have had a record number of entries this year and there has been a record number of winners from Saturday as well, so it has been extra special,” said Rahul Johri, Sat C prez (right).

Yubrani Banerjee beat Ananya Yadav in Ladies Open Singles. “We feel proud to host such a major tennis event at The Saturday Club. We have had a record number of entries this year and there has been a record number of winners from Saturday as well, so it has been extra special,” said Rahul Johri, Sat C prez (right).

Kabbir Parekh beat Atharv Narsinghani in Boys’ U-10 Singles.

Kabbir Parekh beat Atharv Narsinghani in Boys’ U-10 Singles.

Abhinansu Borthakur beat Ritabrata Sarker in the Men’s Open Singles.

Abhinansu Borthakur beat Ritabrata Sarker in the Men’s Open Singles.

Indrakshi Bhattacharya beat Ahana Das in Girls’ U-12 Singles.

Indrakshi Bhattacharya beat Ahana Das in Girls’ U-12 Singles.

Akansha Ghosh beat Priyakshi Sajnani in Girls’ U-16 Singles.

Akansha Ghosh beat Priyakshi Sajnani in Girls’ U-16 Singles.

Sankalp Kr. Sahani beat Noman Akhtar in Boys’ U-12 Singles.

Sankalp Kr. Sahani beat Noman Akhtar in Boys’ U-12 Singles.

Saturday Club captain Sharad Bhalla and joint vice captain Vinay Sethia beat Debashish Hait and Subho Halder in Men’s Doubles (Handicap).

Saturday Club captain Sharad Bhalla and joint vice captain Vinay Sethia beat Debashish Hait and Subho Halder in Men’s Doubles (Handicap).

Vinay Sethia beat Farooque Warshi in Men’s Singles (Handicap).

Vinay Sethia beat Farooque Warshi in Men’s Singles (Handicap).

Shaurya Swarup beat Shounak Chatterjee in Boys’ U-16  Singles.

Shaurya Swarup beat Shounak Chatterjee in Boys’ U-16 Singles.

Aditya Karnani and Yash Agarwal beat Krishanu De and Jaffer Nayeem to win Veteran’s Doubles (A-55).

Aditya Karnani and Yash Agarwal beat Krishanu De and Jaffer Nayeem to win Veteran’s Doubles (A-55).

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