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Rishabh Secures Spot in Quarterfinals of the Baale BPS Open 2025 in the Open Men’s Category

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Panaji, February 18 – The cherry on top of an already special day for Rishabh Beria, the Salvador-based tennis player advanced to the quarterfinals of the open men’s category in the ongoing second edition of the Baale BPS Open tennis tournament on his 41st birthday, defeating his opponent Prithvi Naik 6-4. Rishabh was joined in the quarterfinal stage by Prince Agnelo de Silva, who easily outdid Pankaj Naik (6-1) in the same open category.  

The Baale BPS Open 2025, which is being held at the B.P.S. Club courts in Margao, also witnessed a slew of matches in the Masters category, which saw Neville Menezes edge out Kishor Metry (6-4), Manoj knocking out the challenge from Marcus DCosta (6-0) and Caetano Fernandes sweat it out in his duel against Noel Noronha (7-5) in the 45+ men’s singles quarterfinals to make it to the semifinal round. In another match in the same category, Sameer Kakodkar blanked Mervin Soares (6-0). 

In the 55+ men’s singles quarterfinal event, Noel Noronha defeated Sameer Kakodkar (6-3), while Caetano Fernandes ousted Savio Vales (6-1). The masters 45+ men’s doubles category saw Kedar Tari/Allan Fernandes defeat Sagar Utagi/Ashokkumar Borkar (6-1) to reach the semifinal, while Sunil Signapurkar paired up with Shubert Calaco to vanquish Anup Sardesai/Dean (6-2). In another match in the 55+ men’s doubles category, Raju/Aman Prabhu defeated Savio Vales/Hemant Bhide 6-2 to progress to the semifinal. 

The tournament, which has received a lot of participation from youngsters, saw Shaurya Verlekar outwit Gaurang Nerurkar 7-6 (2) in a tough encounter, while Alec Cris Barreto, Kyan K Mavany and Vidaal De Menezes made light work of their opponents Arsh Sardesai, Kaivalya Devaraya and Tanish Bandodkar, respectively, defeating them 6-1 in the boys under-18 category. Playing in the same category, Ethan De Ataide and Shreyas Patil trounced Vihaan Krishnan and Devansh Naik (6-0), respectively. 

In keenly contested matches in the boys under-14 category, Aarin Ballani overcame a stiff challenge from Tanish Bandodkar (7-5), while Aarav Kumar defeated Satya Stewart (6-4). Arhan Gaunkar and Shaurya Verlekar made light work of their opponents Aarav Kumar and Christian Fernandes, respectively, defeating them 6-1, while Timofei Polosin defeated Sairaj Narvenkar (6-0). 

In the three matches played in the men’s doubles event, Dustan Dias/Deepak defeated Sachin Arun Ambre/Pankaj Naik (7-5), Wes Ryan/Sanket Nayak knocked out Gary Steele/Satya (6-0) and Nihaal Borkar/Kane Pereira beat Rishabh Beria/Tarang Doshi (6-2). 

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Meet Nishad Shevde: The Tennis Enthusiast Making Waves in Goa

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Nishad Shevde, a passionate tennis coach and player, is making a significant impact on Goa’s sports scene. With his SS Tennis Academy, he’s nurturing young talent and promoting a love for tennis among people of all ages.

Nishad’s love affair with tennis began when his father introduced him to the sport. He was fascinated by the game and spent hours watching tennis matches on TV, especially Wimbledon. As he grew older, Nishad’s passion for tennis only intensified, and he began participating in local tournaments.

Nishad believes in teaching proper techniques while ensuring his students have fun playing the game. He incorporates fitness into their training to prepare them for advanced levels. His approach is tailored to different age groups and skill levels, from young kids to recreational and competitive players.

Several students from SS Tennis Academy have achieved notable success, including:

  • Ethan de Ataide, winner of the Gadre Gaspar Open U-12 and Baale BPS Open U-10
  • Vivaan Agrawal, runner-up in the Panjim Gymkhana U-14
  • Adianta Devaraya and Kaivalya Devaraya, who are playing in All India Tennis Association (AITA) tournaments
  • Shaurya Verlekar, runner-up in the Gadre Gaspar Open U-12
  • Tvisha Sardesai, runner-up in the Baale BPS Open and one of the top female players in Goa

Nishad is also passionate about other sports, including football, cricket, and table tennis. He believes that passion and perseverance are essential for balancing multiple interests and pursuits. Nishad has represented Goa in table tennis tournaments and has won several titles.

Nishad is an advocate for pickleball, having introduced the sport in Goa. He sees immense potential for emerging sports like pickleball and believes they will play a significant role in shaping India’s sports landscape. Nishad has competed in national-level pickleball tournaments and has won the prestigious Triple Crown.

Nishad’s message to everyone is: “Don’t be limited in a world full of limitless opportunities.” He believes that with hard work, dedication, and passion, anyone can achieve their goals.

Nishad Shevde is a tennis coach and player from Goa. He is the founder of SS Tennis Academy and has represented Goa in various tennis tournaments. Nishad is also passionate about other sports, including football, cricket, and table tennis.

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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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Nihaal, Nishad and Simran Create Pickleball History in Goa; Nihaal, Nishad Win Trebles, Simran Wins Open Women’s Singles Title

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Panaji, January 2025 – Margao-based Nihaal Borkar and Nishad Shevde made pickleball history in Goa, winning trebles in the state’s first pickleball state championship held recently at the BPS Club in Margao.

Nihaal won triple crowns by pairing up with Ruta Borker to defeat Ehrlick De Ataide and Natasha Viegas De Ataide in the 35+ mixed doubles category, which saw nine pairs in contention. Nihaal and Ruta lost the first set 10-12, before winning two sets on the trot, 11-7, 11-9, to win the title. Of the nine teams in the fray in the men’s 35+ doubles category, the summit clash was won by Akhil Lawande and Nihaal Borkar, who defeated Chinmay Kantak and Ehrlick De Ataide 11-6, 11-6. The 35+ men’s singles category saw 11 players in the fray, with Nihaal Borkar defeating Noel Noronha 11-6, 11-5 in two straight sets in the final.

Nishad Shevde, the other participant to win the treble, won the open men’s singles title, which saw the participation of 22 players. He defeated Cleon Barreto 11-9, 11-3 in the category’s final match. Nishad and Sweta Kantak also went on to win the finals of the open mixed doubles with a score of 11-5,10-12, 11-2. Twenty one teams participated in the men’s open doubles category, with the pairing of Nishad Shevde and Ehrlick De Ataide defeating their opponents 11-8, 11-3.

Goa’s tennis ace Simran Bundela won the ladies singles category based on cumulative points against her three opponents who had registered to participate in the segment. Simran won the title on the back of 33 points scored and losing six. The scores for the remaining participants were Tvisha Sardesai (26-13), Solania (14-26) and Sumangali (5-33).

The recently concluded three-day championship, the first such event in the state featuring the world’s fastest-growing paddle sport of pickleball, was organised at the BPS Club in association with the Goa Pickleball Association and All India Pickleball Association (AIPA). The debut edition of the championship, which featured 10 categories, witnessed a huge turnout with 123 players across genders and age groups registering to participate in the event. The winners of all 10 categories shared a winning purse of Rs.1 lakh approximately.

The men’s 50+ doubles category witnessed the participation of nine teams, culminating in a thrilling clash between Lincoln Furtado and Willy Jaques against Clarence Noronha and Noel Noronha, with Clarence and Noel winning the final match 11-3, 7-11, 11-8.

The men’s singles 50+ category saw seven players in the ring, with Noel Noronha defeating Willy Jacques 11-7, 11-6 in the final.

The open ladies doubles category saw four teams participate with Audrey Menezes and Melanie Chowgule emerging victorious and clinching the title.