Rishi Vandhan soared to victory at the Intermediate Men’s Singles final at the Coimbatore Pickleball Open, courtesy of a fine win over Veera Anish. Rishi’s campaign began with a confident victory against Abhiram Prasad in the opening round. He then eased past Ramakrishnan Rangaraju in the quarterfinals, before showing composure in the semifinal with a win over Balaji L R to book his place in the final. Veera Anish, meanwhile, had an equally dominant run to the summit clash as he brushed aside competition from Sunil Kumar, Aarav Jain and Vineeth R Nair. The final promised a close battle between two in-form players. Veera started brightly, but Rishi’s consistency and quick shot selection turned the contest in his favour as he went on to win the game with a scoreline of 11-5. Intermediate Men’s Singles – Scoreboard Summary Final: Rishi Vandhan def. Veera Anish 15-11 Semifinal 1: Veera Anish def. Vineeth R Nair 11-8 Semifinal 2: Rishi Vandhan def. Balaji L R 11-9 About Indian Pickleball Association: The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body for pickleball in India and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising the sport across the country. The association continues to inspire players of all ages and skill levels to embrace the game through events like the IPA Nationals. IPA is affiliated with the Asian Pickleball Association (APA) and the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF). About Pickleball World Ranking: PWR is a national ranking system that spans all age groups, skill divisions, and formats -including singles, doubles, and mixed categories. It serves as the official National Sports Federation Ranking for India. With multiple sanctioned events taking place every week across the country, PWR defines the top Indian players at every level and forms the foundation for team selection at the school, district, state, and national stages. Stay connected with all the latest news on Pickleball, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, tips, and inspiration you won't find anywhere else. Your ultimate destination for all things pickleball – where the community comes together for news, views, and the sport that's sweeping the globe. Follow us at @pickleballnow on Instagram and be part of the community!