Will Local Star Surya Tamiri Face Tanvi Patri in Women’s Final Showdown?
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Synopsis
As the Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada heat up, local favorite Surya Tamiri is poised to face Tanvi Patri in the women's singles final. Rithvik Sanjeevi will challenge Bharat Raghav in the men's final. Don't miss this exciting showdown between rising stars and seasoned champions!
Key Takeaways
- Local favorite Surya Tamiri competes in women's singles final.
- Rithvik Sanjeevi S. faces Bharat Raghav in men's final.
- Surya Charishma defeated top seed Unnati Hooda.
- Tanvi Patri made it to the finals after a comeback win.
- Exciting matches expected in the finals this Saturday.
Vijayawada, Dec 27 (NationPress) The local sensation Surya Charishma Tamiri is set to clash with the emerging talent Tanvi Patri in the women’s singles final. Simultaneously, Rithvik Sanjeevi S. will go head-to-head against Bharat Raghav in the men's singles championship match at the Senior National Badminton Championships on Saturday.
All four finalists made it to the last day of the tournament after securing intense victories over their opponents in the semifinals.
Surya Charishma, who previously defeated the top seed Unnati Hooda in the quarterfinals, battled against world number 45 Rakshita Sree R to win 21-18, 18-21, 21-9. Tanvi, overcoming a game deficit, triumphed over Shruti Mundada of Maharashtra with scores of 18-21, 21-12, 21-15, marking their inaugural entry into the senior nationals finals.
In the men’s singles semifinals, the 2024 Odisha Masters champion Rithvik Sanjeevi S saved a match point to defeat top seed Kiran George with a scoreline of 21-16, 17-21, 22-20 after an hour and eight minutes of play.
Rithvik is now set to compete against Bharat Raghav, who achieved a significant win over second seed M Tharun with scores of 21-17, 11-21, 21-11 in 55 minutes.
In the mixed doubles semifinals, top seed Ashith Surya and Amrutha P. staged a comeback after a tough first game to defeat third seeds Deep Rambhiya and Sonali Mirkhelkar with scores of 8-21, 21-18, 21-18. Meanwhile, second seeds Sathwik Reddy K. and Radhika Sharma overcame Nitin Kumar and Kanika Kanwal with a score of 21-13, 21-14.
The women’s doubles final will showcase a face-off between former national champions. Third seeds Shikha Gautam and Ashwini Bhat K. defeated Vennala K. and Reshika U. with scores of 21-11, 21-15, while second seeds Priya Devi Konjengban and Shruti Mishra triumphed over eighth seed Aparna Balan and Simran Singhi with scores of 21-19, 21-14.
Earlier on Friday, Surya Charishma Tamiri and seasoned player Shruti Mundada caused upsets by defeating the top two seeds in straight games, advancing to the semifinals. Surya Charishma showcased her dominance against top seed Unnati Hooda, winning 21-12, 21-15 in just 36 minutes. Shruti also delivered an impressive performance against second seed and former national champion Anupama Upadhyaya with scores of 22-20, 21-12 in 39 minutes.
In the men’s singles, top seed Kiran George faced a challenging match to overcome the 11th seed Rounak Chauhan with scores of 21-18, 21-18 in 41 minutes.
Point of View
I am excited to highlight the remarkable achievements of our local players at the Senior National Badminton Championships. The fierce competition and the emerging talents on display reflect the growing popularity of badminton in our region. It is essential to support and celebrate our athletes as they make their mark on the national stage.
NationPress
07/01/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the finalists in the women's singles?
The finalists in the women's singles are Surya Charishma Tamiri and Tanvi Patri.
Who will compete in the men's singles final?
Rithvik Sanjeevi S. will face Bharat Raghav in the men's singles final.
Which players caused upsets in the semifinals?
Surya Charishma Tamiri and Shruti Mundada upset the top two seeds in the women's singles semifinals.
What are the match scores for Rithvik's semifinal win?
Rithvik Sanjeevi S. won against Kiran George with scores of 21-16, 17-21, 22-20.
When is the finals match scheduled?
The finals match is scheduled for Saturday.
