Holding Nerve Early: Ritwik Venkatesh in a Three-Set Opener

  • Tournament: Valentine’s Corporate Challenge
  • Category: 35+ Men’s Singles — Round of 16

Ritwik Venkatesh of Oracle faced Chinmay Nayak from PWC in the Round of 16 at the Valentine’s Corporate Challenge in one of the earliest tests of the season.

The opening game was closely fought, with Ritwik edging ahead 21–19 through controlled rally play. Chinmay responded in the second game, leveling the match 21–19.

The decider saw both players remain within a few points throughout. Ritwik held his composure in the closing exchanges to seal the match 21–18 and progress into the quarterfinals.

📊 Scorecard

Ritwik Venkatesh (Oracle) def Chinmay Nayak (PWC)

21–19 | 19–21 | 21–18

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