Harsha Kumar (LSEG) Clinches Men’s Singles Title at Season-Ending Rajyotsava Cup

Badiwars 4.0 | Tournament 8 – Men’s Singles
📍 Kreeda, Sarjapur | 🗓 November 1, 2025

The curtain came down on the Badiwars 4.0 season with a commanding performance from Harsha Kumar (London Stock Exchange Group – LSEG), who claimed the Men’s Singles title at the Rajyotsava Cup, the final ranking tournament of the season.
In a field stacked with some of the most consistent performers of the circuit, Harsha delivered a composed and clinical campaign, underlining why he has been one of the most persistent contenders across multiple seasons.

The Road to the Title

Harsha’s journey began with a confident Round of 16 victory over Amiya Behera (Gallagher), where he controlled the tempo to close out the match in straight games.

In the Quarterfinals, Harsha stepped up another gear, dispatching Sukhesh Shenoy (Adobe) with authority, not allowing the seasoned doubles specialist any room to settle.

The Semifinal saw Harsha face one of the stories of the tournament — Suhas Naidu (Morgan Stanley). Suhas, fresh off a stunning upset over top seed Govardhan Shenoy earlier in the day, pushed hard, but Harsha’s consistency and shot selection proved decisive as he booked his place in the final.

Final Showdown

The final featured a familiar rivalry as Harsha Kumar (LSEG) squared off against Shaik Shafi (IQVIA) — one of the most aggressive singles players on the circuit.
Harsha produced a near-flawless performance, absorbing pressure and capitalising on key moments to seal the championship in straight games:

Final Score:
Harsha Kumar (LSEG) def. Shaik Shafi (IQVIA) — 21-11, 21-11

The victory marked a fitting end to Harsha’s season, converting years of near-misses into a well-earned singles crown.