'My Eyes Are On The Trophy': Vaidehee Chaudhari Returns To Fenesta Open
Two-time champion Vaidehee Chaudhari returns to Fenesta Open after injury, eyeing a third title at the national tennis championship.
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Two-time champion Vaidehee Chaudhari is officially back on the court at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship. After being forced to sit out last year's edition due to injury, the tennis star has arrived at the DLTA with a singular, ambitious mission: reclaiming her title.
A Comeback Focused on Victory
Chaudhari, who secured victories in both 2022 and 2024, expressed her excitement about returning to the tournament after her hiatus. Despite the setback of injury, her competitive drive remains higher than ever.
"I am happy to be back again here, and I will do my best. And obviously, my eyes are on the winning trophy," Chaudhari stated ahead of her first-round match. She emphasized a disciplined approach to the tournament, noting that she is focusing on one match at a time rather than the end goal.
While the main draw has yet to be officially released, Chaudhari is already refining her performance. "I am working on all the parts of my game. Right now, I am just focusing on one match at a time because I don't know who I am playing against," she added.
A Star-Studded Field at DLTA
Chaudhari leads a highly competitive women's field, which includes prominent names such as Shruthi Ahlawat, Sonal Patil, and Akanksha Nitture. The main draw action is set to commence at the DLTA this Monday.
In the men's category, defending champion Manish Sureshkumar heads the lineup, competing alongside Nitin Kumar Sinha, Aditya Balsekar, and Udit Kamboj.
Youth Talent Takes Center Stage
The tournament is not just for the veterans; it also serves as a platform for rising stars in the Boys and Girls Under-18 categories:
- Boys U-18: Featuring Praneel Sharma (Delhi), Prakaash Sarran (Karnataka), Om Patel (Gujarat), and Harsh Malik (Haryana).
- Girls U-18: Featuring Savitha Bhubaneshwaran (Tamil Nadu), Parthsarthi Mundhe (Maharashtra), Swanika Roy (Maharashtra), and Shreeniti Chowdhury (Karnataka).
The championship will also feature Under-16 and Under-14 events. Qualifying rounds for these junior categories are scheduled for October 10–11, with the main rounds following the subsequent week.