Harsha Kumar Writes the Final Chapter — When It Mattered Most

The last tournament.

The last opportunity.

And Harsha Kumar (LSEG) chose the perfect moment to rise.

In a category stacked with title contenders and season-long rivalries, Harsha delivered one of his most complete performances of the year — calm under pressure, ruthless when openings appeared.

The Road to the Title

He began by knocking out Amiya Behera (Gallagher) in straight sets

21-17, 21-16,

before dismantling Sukhesh Shenoy (Adobe) in the quarterfinals 21-11, 21-5,

sending a clear message: this was not a day for reputation.

The semifinals brought a familiar rival — Suhas Naidu (Morgan Stanley) — a player who had already caused multiple upsets this season. Harsha shut that door firmly, winning 21-12, 21-13.

Final: Composure Over Chaos

Awaiting him was Shaik Shafi (IQVIA), fresh off dominant wins including a crushing quarterfinal over Tony Alex (Trident Automation) (21-9, 21-9).

But the final never tilted.

Harsha controlled tempo, dictated rallies, and closed the contest clinically:

Final

Harsha Kumar (LSEG) def Shaik Shafi (IQVIA)

21-11, 21-11

No drama.

No doubt.

Just authority — delivered exactly when qualification pressure peaked.