How Did Snigdha Kanta and Mannan Agarwal Perform at the National Tennis Championship?

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Key Takeaways
- Snigdha Kanta showcased resilience in her U-16 quarterfinal match.
- Mannan Agarwal dominated his match, showing consistent performance.
- Both players advanced to the semifinals of their respective categories.
- The championship offers scholarships to winners and runners-up.
- The event highlights the emerging talent in Indian tennis.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (NationPress) The fourth seed Snigdha Kanta and seventh seed Mannan Agarwal showcased exceptional skills on Thursday, advancing to the semifinals of the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi.
In the girls’ U-16 singles quarterfinal, Snigdha maintained her composure during critical moments to overcome Diya Chaudhary in straight sets, winning 6-4, 6-4. After trailing 2-4 in the first set, Snigdha rallied back by winning four consecutive games.
The second set was fiercely contested, with both athletes exchanging break points to level at 4-4. Ultimately, Snigdha’s agility and offensive play led her to win the final two games, securing her place in the next round.
Mannan Agarwal experienced a smoother path in the boys’ U-16 quarterfinal, defeating Yashwin Dahiya in straight sets with a score of 6-1, 6-3. Although Yashwin took the first game of the match, Mannan quickly regained his rhythm, breaking Yashwin’s serve three times to clinch victory in both sets.
Meanwhile, eighth seed Tavish Pahwa progressed to the semifinals of the boys’ U-16 category after a three-set battle against Shaurya Bhardwaj, finishing 3-6, 7-6, 6-3.
In the girls’ U-14 singles, top seed Padma Rameshkumar triumphed over Krishika Gautam with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-1, while fifth seed Aarav Mulay defeated Kabir Parmar 6-3, 6-1, both advancing to the semifinals.
Beyond titles, winners will receive a kit allowance in junior categories, and both winners and runners-up in the U-16 and U-14 singles events will be awarded a tennis scholarship of Rs 25,000 each.