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Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026: Open Category Matches Begin as Mandar Clinches Double in Masters Segment

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral

Panaji, January 26, 2026: The much-anticipated Open category matches of the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 commenced on Republic Day at the Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and Panjim Gymkhana courts, marking Day Five of the tournament. Players across the men’s singles draw began their campaigns in the prestigious 11th edition of the event.


Earlier in the tournament’s Masters categories, Mandar achieved a remarkable double by winning both the 45+ men’s singles and 90+ men’s doubles titles.

Open Men’s Singles Results – Gaspar Dias Courts:

Ojus defeated Shivam 6-3

Priyank overcame Debayan 6-3

Raoul beat Kedar 6-2

Avish defeated Omkar Islampure 6-4

Dnyaneshwar triumphed over Tanay 6-4

Santosh D blanked Kush Khaitan 6-0

Vishwambhar defeated Prithvi Naik 6-0

Joshua Cardozo edged past Lyndon Pinto 6-4


Open Men’s Singles Results – Panjim Gymkhana Courts:

Wes Cardozo won 6-0 against Sameer Kakodkar

Rohan Chhabra defeated Rishabh Beria 6-2

Kshitij Gupta beat Arjun Shah 6-0

Dhruv Rao overcame Adianta 6-3

Pranav Suvarna trounced Gilroy Menezes 6-0

Laxman Alway prevailed over Debjit Patoa 7-6(2)


Masters Finals Results:

Masters 120+ Men’s Doubles: Shrikant Tambe / Amit Tambe defeated Sheetal / Sabnis 7-5, 6-2

Masters 110+ Men’s Doubles: Bipin / Ashutosh beat Sagar / Ashok 6-3, 6-3

Masters 45+ Men’s Singles: Mandar defeated defending champion Amit Tambe 7-5, 4-5 (Tambe retired)

Masters 90+ Men’s Doubles: Mandar / Ashish declared winners after Bulu / Mano conceded due to injury

Masters 35+ Mixed Doubles: Serbians Milica / Mladen defeated Raisa / Lyndon 7-5, 6-1


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 segments. Open category matches continue from January 26 onward, promising more high-stakes tennis action.

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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.