Devaiah & Devika Hold Their Nerve in a Three-Set Classic
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The Mixed Doubles final at the Insportz Open delivered the drama expected from the season opener — momentum swings, long rallies, and a finish that tested nerve as much as skill.
Devaiah M E and Devika Chandran cruised through the semifinals with a controlled 21–9, 21–18 win over Gincy George (GE Healthcare) and Vinoth Chinnathambi (Aeva Perception).
In the final, they faced Hareen Talluri (ICICI Bank) and Tejasvi B (Titan), a pair known for resilience and late-match surges.
Devaiah and Devika claimed the opening set 21–17 before Hareen and Tejasvi responded with a 21–17 second set of their own.
The decider was finely balanced, with neither side giving ground until the closing stages. Holding their nerve at the finish, Devaiah and Devika sealed the match 21–18 to lift the title.
Three sets.
Two evenly matched pairs.
One composed finish.
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