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J&K: Over 37 players compete in AITA U-16 Tennis Talent Series in Jammu

Jammu, Oct 19 (UNI) With more than 37 players from Jammu and Kashmir and other states are participating in the All India Tennis Association (AITA) Talent Series Under-16 Boys Tournament (AITA TS 7 U-16) here began at the Maulana Azad Stadium Tennis Courts on Monday.
The tournament was inaugurated by B S Jaggi, Honorary General Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Lawn Tennis Association (JKLTA), in the presence of AITA tournament referee Ketan Gupta from Punjab, besides participating players and their family members.
The event provides a competitive platform for budding tennis players to showcase their skills and gain valuable match experience against opponents from different regions.
In the first round, Agamdeep of Punjab defeated Aadidev Jasrotia 4-0, 4-0, while Laksh of Jammu and Kashmir overcame his state-mate Avinash Khajuria 4-2, 1-4, 4-1.
Prithvi Sharma registered a 4-1, 4-0 victory over Mrinaal, while Ayank defeated Himanshu Mehra 0-4, 4-3 (4), 4-1 in a closely contested encounter. Khushaash also secured a convincing 4-0, 4-0 win over Avyanh Gupta.
In the second round, Mayank Gupta defeated Manjot Singh 4-0, 4-0, while Prithvi Sharma beat Aarav 4-1, 4-1. Saksham recorded a straight-set victory over Khushansh by 4-0, 4-0.
Samar Singh of Punjab defeated Laksh 4-0, 4-0, while Agamdeep Singh registered a 4-0, 4-1 win over Parth. Vinamr advanced after Arsh conceded a walkover.
Ayank continued his winning run with a 4-1, 4-3 (3) victory over Piyush, while Naman defeated Abhyam 4-0, 4-0.
The tournament is expected to provide young players with an opportunity to improve their competitive skills and strengthen the tennis talent pool in Jammu and Kashmir.
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