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Gadre Gaspar Dias Open Tennis Tournament Kicks Off in Goa

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The 10th edition of the prestigious Gadre Gaspar Dias Open tennis tournament commenced on January 23, 2025, at the Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias premises in Miramar, Goa. Organized jointly by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and the Gadre Group, in collaboration with the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA), this year’s tournament has received a record-breaking 533 entries.

The tournament began with matches in the Masters category, which saw several top-seeded players in action. In the men’s singles 45+ category, Rahul Kapse, Amit Tambe, Pavan Mokashi, Vikas Aswani, Nitesh Bhansali, Bulu, and Sattyam all secured convincing 6-0 wins over their respective opponents.

Other notable winners in the Masters category included Natraj Gujran, Sagar Pattekari, Rohan Lotlikar, Yuvraj Patil, Srivathsa Rao, Ashutosh Pednekar, Naveen Cardoza, Sandeep Agate, and Vivek Chaurasiya.

The highly anticipated Open category matches are scheduled to commence on January 27 and will run until February 2. With a strong lineup of players participating in the tournament, fans can expect some thrilling matches in the coming days.

According to Arjun Gadre, owner of the Gadre Group, the record-breaking entries received for this year’s tournament underscore its growing popularity. “The growth of the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open tournament has been phenomenal. It only goes to underscore the popularity of the event, whose vision is to nurture young talent and promote competitiveness in sports across age groups and all barriers,” Gadre said.

Tournament Schedule

  • Masters category matches: January 23-26
  • Open category matches: January 27-February 2
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Stage Set for the Tenth Edition of Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2025; Tourney Logs Record 533 Entries 

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~ 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.

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Registrations Underway for Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2025, Goa’s Premier Tennis Tournament.

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~ Registration across categories for Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2025 closes on January 15.

Panaji, January 2025 – Registration for the tenth edition of the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2025, one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the country, is now underway. 

Tournament organisers have said that this year’s edition has so far attracted over 250 entries across various categories, underscoring the tournament’s popularity among seasoned athletes and emerging talent from Goa and outside the state. 

Organised by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias in Panaji, in partnership with the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA) and supported by the Gadre Group, the tournament attracts top tennis talent from across India. Scheduled to begin on January 23, this one-of-a-kind event in Goa promises thrilling competition in both the Masters and Open categories, showcasing the skill and prowess of seasoned players and rising stars alike from the state as well as the rest of the country. 

Registration for the tournament closes on January 15.

The tournament is scheduled to begin with the masters category matches from January 23 to January 26, followed by the intensely competitive open category matches from January 27 to February 2.

The categories in the masters segment are  masters singles 45+, masters singles 55+, masters singles 60+, masters doubles 90+ (min age 35), masters doubles 110+ (min age 40), veteran doubles 120+ (min age 40) and 35+ mixed doubles – the only mixed category in the Masters segment. The rest of the Masters events are exclusively for men.

The open category features six sub-categories: under-12 (girls and boys), under-16 (girls and boys), men’s singles, ladies’ singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles.

“This year’s edition has already garnered interest from over 100 players across various categories, including some of the best talent from all over India,” said Sunil Kumar Naik, President of Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias. “The Gadre Gaspar Dias Open has always been more than just a tournament; it is a celebration of tennis. We’re thrilled to see such strong participation and encourage players of all levels to join in. With registrations closing soon, we urge enthusiasts not to miss out on Goa’s premier tennis event.”

Interested participants can register online at https://app.gadregasparopen.com/. For additional assistance, aspiring participants may contact Santosh at 9923666920 or Deepak at 8076048408.