Ritwik & Sridhar Rise Above in a Composed Finish

The 35+ Men’s Doubles category delivered a classic mix of structure and suspense — pairs built on chemistry, timing, and calm decision-making under pressure.

Quarterfinals: Early Statements

Rahul Raghavan (Qualcomm) & Anil Chandran (Salesforce) began strongly, defeating Sasekumar Elangovan & Aswartha Narayana (Visa) 21–12, 21–10.

Ritwik Venkatesh (Oracle) & Sridhar Ketireddi (Wells Fargo) handled their quarterfinal efficiently, winning 21–12, 21–14 against Pravin Sinha & Sudhangshu Deep Tamuly (Visa).

With byes for Sreeju Kumar (Pikkol) & Shreeram Muthuraman (Cisco) and Sandeep Mohandas (Voya India) & Abhilash Balasubramaniam (Deloitte), the semifinals promised high-quality matchups.

Semifinals: No Room for Loose Points

Rahul Raghavan & Anil Chandran dominated their semifinal against Sreeju Kumar & Shreeram Muthuraman, winning 21–15, 21–14.

Ritwik & Sridhar maintained control throughout their match against Sandeep Mohandas & Abhilash Balasubramaniam, closing it out 21–18, 21–15.

Final: Calm Under Championship Pressure

The final brought together two balanced combinations — one built on attacking initiative, the other on stability and structure.

In the decisive clash, Ritwik Venkatesh & Sridhar Ketireddi delivered a composed performance to defeat Rahul Raghavan & Anil Chandran 21–16, 21–13, securing the title without letting momentum slip.

It was a victory shaped by discipline — minimal errors, clear roles, and precise shot selection when rallies tightened.