Day 2: Tennis thrills at Sportikon

Day 2: Tennis thrills at Sportikon
Ashoka University's Vaibhav Jain in action. Photo courtesy: Vaayun Sachdeva
By Vanisha Rajesh Singh

On the second day, hosted by Bennett University, various university teams battled on the courts, aiming for victory to secure a spot in the upcoming quarter-finals.

In the opening match, Ashoka University displayed dominance against Shiv Nadar University, securing a comprehensive victory with a 6-0 win in singles and a 6-1 sweep in doubles. Vaibhav Jain and Arya Shah from Ashoka showcased impressive shot-making, with Jain expressing satisfaction in his triumph, stating, "It was a good match. I wouldn't call it easy, but I'm happy to secure my first win here."

Moving on to the second matchup, OP Jindal University exhibited their tennis skills, clinching a 6-1 win in singles and a flawless 6-0 win in doubles against Bennett University.

In the third clash, Ashoka University continued their winning streak with a 6-1 victory in both singles and doubles against Bennett University's Team B.

The fourth match, an intense and protracted battle, unfolded between Amity and SNU. Amity emerged victorious with a hard-fought 6-3 win in both singles and doubles against a resilient SNU. Aashmman Grover's exceptional performance stood out, leading Amity to success in a challenging encounter.

SNU Team A faced Sri Venkateswara College in the fifth match, where Venkateswara secured a convincing 6-0 win in singles and a 6-2 win in doubles. Tushar Mittal from Venkateswara College expressed surprise at their singles victory, looking forward to a challenging match against Ashoka in the next round, saying, "The match was really great. I'm surprised we won by 6-0 in singles. I'm looking forward to my next match against Ashoka tomorrow."

The day's matches concluded with a gripping encounter between Bennett University and SNU, with a singles decider. In a nail-biting match, Bennett's Almas Ahmed faced off against SNU's Kushagra Pant. Bennett emerged victorious with a 6-2 win, securing their win with a 6-4 in doubles.


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