Guhan, Sandhesh reach National squash doubles QF with dominant straight-games win
Synopsis
Tamil Nadu's Guhan Senthilkumar and Sandhesh PR announced themselves as serious contenders with a demolition job in the round of 16, dispatching their opponents 11-1, 11-2. With top seeds Velavan Senthilkumar and veteran Joshna Chinappa set to enter the fray, the National Doubles Championships is shaping up as a showcase of India's squash talent across categories.
Key Takeaways
Guhan Senthilkumar and Sandhesh PR defeated Naman Surana and Pranav Agarwal 11-1, 11-2 to reach the men's doubles quarterfinals.
Shubham and Vedant Patel advanced with a 11-8, 10-12, 11-2 victory over Akashay Deepak and Parthiban .
Mathew Godwin and Navaneeth Prabhu qualified with a 11-4, 11-6 win against Vidik Karkashe and Yash Sonwani .
Ravi Dixit and Janet Vidhi staged a comeback in mixed doubles, winning 4-11, 11-5, 11-8 against Dinesh R and Ananya Narayan .
National stars Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshna Chinappa enter the championship on 14 May .
Guhan Senthilkumar and Sandhesh PR of Tamil Nadu advanced to the men's doubles quarterfinals of the National Doubles Squash Championships on 13 May after a commanding display at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai. The local pair defeated Naman Surana and Pranav Agarwal in straight games, 11-1, 11-2, controlling rallies from start to finish in their round-of-16 encounter.
Other quarterfinal qualifiers
Shubham and Vedant Patel also secured their spot in the last eight with a hard-fought victory over Akashay Deepak and Parthiban, prevailing 11-8, 10-12, 11-2. Mathew Godwin and Navaneeth Prabhu completed their progression with a comfortable 11-4, 11-6 win against Vidik Karkashe and Yash Sonwani. Ravi Dixit and Vikas Mehra also cruised through, defeating Ajinkya Shinde and Omkar Avhad 11-3, 11-4.
Women's and mixed doubles progress
In the women's doubles Group B round-robin, Janet Vidhi and Pooja Arthi advanced after Kriya Saravanan and Nandikasree retired from their match. The mixed doubles round of 16 saw an exciting comeback, with Ravi Dixit and Janet Vidhi rallying from a first-game loss to defeat Dinesh R and Ananya Narayan, 4-11, 11-5, 11-8.
Top stars in focus
Attention turns to 14 May when national squash stars Velavan Senthilkumar, competing alongside Abhay Singh in the men's doubles, and veteran Joshna Chinappa in mixed doubles, are scheduled to take the court. The championships continue to showcase India's growing depth in the sport across all three categories.
Point of View
11-2 scoreline against Surana and Agarwal tells the real story — Guhan and Sandhesh didn't just win, they dominated. Tamil Nadu's depth in squash doubles is no longer a surprise, but the margin of victory suggests this pair could trouble even the seeded teams if they maintain this form. The tournament's real intrigue lies in how the emerging talent stacks against established names like Velavan and Chinappa when they step onto the court.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who advanced to the men's doubles quarterfinals on 13 May?
Guhan Senthilkumar and Sandhesh PR of Tamil Nadu advanced after defeating Naman Surana and Pranav Agarwal 11-1, 11-2. They were joined by Shubham and Vedant Patel, Mathew Godwin and Navaneeth Prabhu, and Ravi Dixit and Vikas Mehra.
What was the scoreline in Guhan and Sandhesh's round-of-16 match?
Guhan Senthilkumar and Sandhesh PR won 11-1, 11-2 in straight games against Naman Surana and Pranav Agarwal, controlling rallies throughout.
Which mixed doubles pair staged a comeback victory?
Ravi Dixit and Janet Vidhi rallied after losing the first game 4-11 to defeat Dinesh R and Ananya Narayan 11-5, 11-8 in the round of 16.
When will top Indian squash players compete?
National stars Velavan Senthilkumar (partnering Abhay Singh in men's doubles) and veteran Joshna Chinappa (in mixed doubles) are scheduled to compete on 14 May.
