~ The 10th edition of Goa’s premier tennis event sees a significant rise in participation, showcasing talent from seasoned professionals to promising juniors across multiple categories.
Panaji, Jan 2025 – The tenth edition of the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2025, a premier tennis tournament, is set to kick off at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias in Miramar on January 23. With a record breaking 533 entries received, the event promises a thrilling display of talent from a diverse range of participants, including veterans, seasoned professionals and promising juniors.
Organised jointly by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Goa’s first tennis club and the Gadre Group, in collaboration with the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA), the tournament has garnered tremendous interest this year in the tennis fraternity.
In the tournament’s Masters segment, the 45+ category has received the highest number of entries, 61, followed by 55 entries in the Masters doubles 90+ and 40 in the Masters doubles 110+ category. Other entries include 30 in the Masters doubles 120+, 32 in the Masters singles 60+ and 30 in the Masters singles 55+ category. The 35+ mixed doubles, the only mixed category in the Masters segment, has recorded 11 entries.
The Open category also boasts significant participation, led by 118 entries in the men’s singles and 43 teams in the men’s doubles. The ladies’ singles category has drawn 28 entries, while the Open mixed doubles segment has 23 teams. In the junior divisions, the boys under-16 category has 26 entries, the girls under-16 category has 15 entries, the boys under-12 category has 13 entries, while eight players have registered to participate in the girls under-12 category.
“The Gadre Gaspar Dias Open continues to grow each year and the remarkable participation this time is a testament to its increasing popularity. The event not only highlights the competitive nature of tennis in Goa but also nurtures young talent, setting new standards for future tournaments,” said Sameer Kakodkar, President of the GSTA.
Arjun Gadre, owner of the Gadre Group, the event’s main associate, expressed his pride in the tournament’s continued success: “As we celebrate the 10th edition of the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open, it’s heartening to see how this tournament has become one of Goa’s premier sporting events. We remain committed to supporting Goa’s sporting community and look forward to another exciting competition filled with skill, sportsmanship and unforgettable moments.”
The tournament will begin with the Masters category matches commencing from January 23 to 26, followed by the highly anticipated Open category matches from January 27 to February 2.
