Panaji, January 2026: Urvi showcased her skill and composure in the Girls Under-12 category at the ongoing Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026, defeating Anindita in straight sets to secure her semifinal spot, 4-3(3); 4-0.
In other Girls Under-12 action, Gargi produced a commanding performance over Maahi to advance to the semifinals. In the Girls Under-16 segment, Gargi continued her impressive run, defeating Bhavya 4-1, 4-0 to book her place in the final.
The Boys Under-12 quarterfinals and semifinals were highly competitive. Kriyansh defeated Arsh 6-2 and Kiran 6-3, while Ethan won against Seth (6-0) and Ivan (6-3). Divyaraj overcame Devaansh 6-3 to secure his semifinal berth. In the Boys Under-16 draw, Shaurya maintained consistency with identical 6-2 wins over Vidaal at both the Miramar club and Panjim Gymkhana courts.
Doubles events also produced decisive outcomes. In the Ladies Doubles quarterfinals, Trisha/Anupama beat Anita/Natalia 6-0, Riya/Unnathi blanked Tomoyo/Aastha 6-0, and Tvisha/Bhavya advanced 6-2 over Nishi/Nidhi. Men’s Doubles quarterfinals saw Parth/Arnav secure a 6-1 victory over Rushil/Shaurya.
In Mixed Doubles, Trisha/Maaz edged Sonicka/Vishwambar 6-4, Riya/Fatha won 6-3 against Tomoyo/Arnav, Eshaan/Anupama prevailed 6-1 over Poojal/Pankaj, and Paul/Deeksha defeated Tvisha/Bhavya 6-4.
Earlier-round matches across age groups and venues highlighted competitive tennis, as participants pushed through tight schedules heading into the tournament’s final stages.
The Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 is jointly organised by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and the Gadre Group, in association with the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA), and has received a record 555 entries across Masters and Open categories.
Panaji, January 2026: Higher-round action gathered momentum at the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 on Thursday, with several quarter-final and semi-final line-ups taking shape across multiple categories at the Panjim Gymkhana and Gaspar Dias courts.
In the men’s singles quarter-finals, Ashwin Narsinghani produced a composed performance to defeat Prathamesh Patil 4–0, 4–2, while Parth Deorukhakar overcame Maaz Khan 4–2, 4–2 to book his spot in the semi-finals. Eshaan Khadeer also advanced after getting the better of Nishad Shevde.
Men’s doubles action saw Maaz Khan and Arnav Bansode progress with a win over Praneeth V and Suraj, while Paul Singh and Nilesh defeated Atharv Paranjpe and Sonu Todu to move into the next round. At the Gymkhana courts, the pairing of Ashwin Narsinghani and Prathamesh Patil stormed into the semi-finals with a dominant 6–0 victory over Vihaan and Devaansh.
In the ladies’ singles category, Nidi secured her place in the final after defeating Trisha in the semi-final encounter.
Earlier-round men’s singles matches witnessed Maaz Khan beating Paul Singh 6–2, while Eshaan Khadeer registered a 6–2 win over Harren A.
The under-16 boys’ category produced a flurry of action-packed encounters. Priyank defeated Aymer 6–1, Fatha Ali beat Arsh 6–2 and later overcame Arhan 6–1, Arjun defeated Ivan 6–2, and Ethan edged past Priyank 6–4. Arav registered back-to-back wins against Alec (6–1) and Adianta (6–0), while Adianta earlier defeated Arjun 6–1. At the Gymkhana courts, Ayush beat Satya 6–3, Rihan defeated Vihaan 6–1, Shaurya blanked Aayush 6–0, and Athrva edged past Devaash 7–5.
In the girls’ under-16 category, Mikayla defeated Kiara 6–1, Urvi beat Devyani 6–2, Ammiel overcame Chantelle 6–2, Gargi blanked Mikayla 6–0, Bhavya defeated Urvi 6–1, Anindita beat Eaka 6–0, Kimberly defeated Anindita 6–1, and Tvisha registered a commanding 6–0 win over Ammiel.
Mixed doubles matches saw Nishi and Dhruv beat Archana and Debayan 6–0, Unnathi and Rushikesh defeat Atika and Prajat 6–2, Poojal and Pankaj blank Anita and Shivam 6–0, Deeksha and Paul defeat Aastha and Nitye 6–0, Tomoyo and Arnav edge past Bhargavi and Sonu 6–3, and Raisa and Neale beat Natalia and Suraj 6–0.
In the ladies’ doubles category, Tomoyo and Aastha defeated Renee and Devyani 6–1, Sonicka and Nidi blanked Vlada and Yuliia 6–0, Tatiana and Patricia edged past Tejjus and Sofia 7–5, while Tvisha and Bhavya beat Poojal and Raisa 6–4.
Jointly organised by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and the Gadre Group, in association with the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA), the tournament has recorded a massive participation of 555 entries across the Masters and Open segments, making it one of the largest tennis events in the state.
Panaji, January 23, 2026: Veteran tennis players crossed swords at the 11th edition of the ongoing Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026, being held at the Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Miramar, and Panjim Gymkhana courts. More than a hundred matches were played in the highly competitive Masters category, making it one of the premier events on the veteran tennis calendar.
In the Masters men’s singles 60+ category, Kapinakadu defeated Santosh Fondekar 6–1, Sudhir Chiplunkar blanked Shivaji Chavan 6–0, Alok Raina beat Artemio Morais 6–2, Vijay Primlani defeated Alok Mishra 6–0, Agnelo Fernandes overcame D Bhasme 6–3, Sanjay Ashar trounced Hiren Bheda 6–0, Manoj Chandiramani edged Kapinakadu 6–4, Ujjwal beat Sudhir 6–3, Bipin defeated Sambasiva 6–1, Manoj Pandey blanked Nishith 6–0, Raviraj Bhagwan beat S S Bhasme 6–3, Bipin Sinha defeated Kishor Rajapurkar 6–0, Vijay Kamat beat Arvind Tiwari 6–1 and Gordon overcame Ramesh K 6–3.
In the Masters men’s singles 55+ category, Mladen defeated Manoj U 6–2, Y Ajml blanked Vikas G 6–0, Ashok K defeated Sanjeev K 6–0, Ganesh Iyer beat Swapnil 6–1, Jay Mishra defeated Steven Britton 6–2, Amol Atigre overcame Sujit S 6–2, Krishna K edged Vikrant 6–3 and Guruprasad beat Indrajit 6–1.
In the Masters 90+ men’s doubles category, Ashok and D Arumugam recorded a 6–0 win over Elvis and Marcus, Amol Atigre and Sachin K defeated Prithvi and Surjit 6–2, Anand and Abhishek blanked Santosh and Uttamkumar 6–0, Dhananjay and Rahul beat Prakash and Savadi 6–2, Arup and Sachin defeated Rahul and Sachin 6–1, Rajabanshi and Sunil beat Jaydeep and Vivek 6–1, Jijesh and Devendra edged D Chaudhary and Babasaheb 6–3, Yuvraj and Sachin P defeated Sachin and Subodh 6–3 and Parthasarathi and Praful beat Saumil and Abhijit 6–3.
Jointly organised by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and the Gadre Group, in association with the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA), the tournament has received a record 555 entries across the Masters and Open categories. Matches in the Open category are scheduled to commence from January 26, 2026.
Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk
Registrations for the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 have officially closed, with the tournament recording a record-breaking 555 entries ahead of its 11th edition, marking a significant milestone in its journey as one of Goa’s most prominent tennis events. Scheduled to be held from January 22 to February 1 at the iconic Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias in Miramar, the tournament continues to draw players across age groups and competitive levels.
Jointly organised by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and the Gadre Group in association with the Goa State Tennis Association, the tournament has once again witnessed strong participation across the Open, Junior and Masters categories. The 2026 edition is also notable for the introduction of the ladies’ doubles category for the first time, adding a new dimension to the competition.
The Open men’s singles category has attracted the highest participation with 111 entries, while the Open men’s doubles event has seen 37 pairs register. The Open ladies’ singles category has drawn 32 entries, with 14 pairs competing in the newly introduced ladies’ doubles. The Open mixed doubles segment has recorded 18 teams.
Junior participation has remained encouraging, with 25 players in the boys’ under-16 category and 14 in the girls’ under-16 event. In the under-12 division, 14 boys and five girls have registered, reflecting steady grassroots engagement in the sport.
The Masters segment has also recorded strong numbers, led by 70 entries in the 45+ men’s singles category, followed by 42 entries in the 60+ men’s singles and 30 entries in the 55+ men’s singles. In doubles, the 90+ men’s doubles category has emerged as the most subscribed with 60 teams, while the 110+ and 120+ doubles categories have recorded 43 and 32 teams respectively. The 35+ mixed doubles event has attracted eight teams.
Speaking on the occasion, Tanmay Kholkar, Secretary of Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, said the tournament holds special significance this year as it coincides with the centenary celebrations of the club. Goa State Tennis Association President Sameer Kakodkar noted that the rising participation reflects the growing confidence players have in the tournament as a reliable and competitive platform across age groups.
Arjun Gadre of the Gadre Group expressed satisfaction at the sustained interest in the event, stating that the continued growth of the tournament reinforces its relevance within Goa’s sporting landscape. With matches spread over eleven days, the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 is expected to deliver high-quality competition and continue its legacy as one of the most keenly followed tennis tournaments in the state.
~ The highly anticipated Bandodkar Panjim Gymkhana Tennis Open 2025, is set to take place from April 4 – 13.
~ This distinguished state-ranking tournament is being hosted in collaboration with the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA) at the iconic Panjim Gymkhana.
Panaji, March 2025 – Goa’s vibrant tennis community is in for another exciting spectacle as the Bandodkar Panjim Gymkhana Tennis Open 2025 returns for its second edition at the historic Panjim Gymkhana, a sporting landmark established by the state’s first Chief Minister, late Shri Dayanand Bandodkar.
Building on the success of its debut edition, the tennis event, hosted in partnership with the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA), aims to inspire local talent, fuel competitive spirit and elevate the sport of tennis in the state to new heights. The much-awaited tournament is scheduled to be held from April 4 to 13.
This year, the tournament takes a major step forward by introducing three exciting new categories. The under-10 (boys and girls) category opens doors for the young, aspiring tennis players, providing them with a competitive platform to develop their game. The ladies doubles category has been added to foster greater female participation and promote gender diversity in the sport. The tournament will also feature wheelchair tennis as an invite-only event, demonstrating its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for athletes with disabilities. This is only the second instance in the state where wheelchair-bound athletes are able to participate in a competitive tennis event.
The tournament continues to offer a diverse range of categories to cater to both juniors and experienced players. The masters categories include masters singles 45+, masters singles 55+, masters doubles 45+ (minimum age 45) and masters doubles 55+ (minimum age 55). The open category consists of under-10, under-14 and under-18 (boys and girls), men’s singles, ladies’ singles, men’s doubles, ladies doubles and mixed doubles. Participants can register for up to three events, allowing them to maximise their playing opportunities and challenge themselves across different formats.
With registrations now open, the tournament is already witnessing an encouraging response, with over 100 players signing up. Players are encouraged to enroll early to confirm their participation in one of Goa’s most distinguished tennis events, named after the state’s first chief minister.
“It’s inspiring to see how tennis has grown in Goa over the years. By introducing new categories, we are ensuring that more players—whether young children, women or differently-abled athletes—get a chance to compete and experience tournament-level play,” said Sameer Kakodkar, grandson of late Shri Dayanand Bandodkar and president of GSTA.
Giriraj Vengurlekar, a Director at DB Bandodkar & Sons Group and Bandodkar’s grandson, emphasised the excitement around this year’s tournament. “The response so far has been overwhelming and it reflects the growing interest in tennis across Goa. We hope this event continues to motivate aspiring players and raise the competitive standard in the state.”
Tournament Director Deepak Nahak highlighted the tournament’s importance, stating, “This event is not just about crowning champions—it’s about giving players an opportunity to challenge themselves, gain experience and grow in the sport. The new categories make this year’s edition even more special, as they create space for a wider range of talent.”
With high-intensity matches, top-tier talent and a more inclusive playing field than ever before, the Bandodkar Panjim Gymkhana Tennis Open 2025 promises to be a thrilling spectacle for players and fans alike.
