Dipanjan Saha Outlasts the Field in a Final for the Ages

The Men’s Singles draw at the Insportz Open unfolded like a long-distance battle — one that tested patience, temperament, and timing as much as skill.

At the end of it all stood Dipanjan Saha, producing a composed yet relentless campaign to lift the Men’s Singles title after one of the most hard-fought finals of the tournament.

🔥 A Journey Built on Endurance

Dipanjan’s campaign truly ignited in the Round of 16, where he was pushed to the limit by Krishnendu Dandapat. After trading the first two sets, Dipanjan held his nerve in the decider to close the match 21–16, 17–21, 21–18.

The quarterfinal brought a different challenge — Nitendra Dhaker — but this time Dipanjan maintained control, progressing with a steady 21–16, 21–12 win.

⚔️ Surviving the Semifinal Storm

The semifinal clash against Shaik Shafi proved to be one of the tournament’s turning points.

Shafi struck first, claiming the opening set 21–16 and threatening to derail Dipanjan’s run. But the response was emphatic.

Dipanjan regrouped quickly, tightening his defense and extending rallies, turning the match around with back-to-back sets 21–13, 21–13 to secure his place in the final.

👑 A Final That Refused to Settle

Across the net stood Harsha Kumar — fresh off dominant wins and carrying momentum into the title clash.

The final delivered everything expected of two in-form players.

Dipanjan edged the opening set 21–19.

Harsha struck back with a narrow 21–20 second set, forcing a decider.

The final game became a test of nerve.

With both players trading points deep into the set, Dipanjan found separation late, closing the match 21–18 to claim the championship.

Three sets.

No margins.

Only resolve.

📊 Road to the Title

Round of 16: def Krishnendu Dandapat — 21–16, 17–21, 21–18

• Quarterfinal: def Nitendra Dhaker — 21–16, 21–12
• Semifinal: def Shaik Shafi — 16–21, 21–13, 21–13
• Final: def Harsha Kumar — 21–19, 20–21, 21–18

Dipanjan Saha’s title run was not built on dominance alone — it was built on resilience.

Each round demanded an answer.

And each time, he found one.