Quarter-Finalists Emerge Across Categories at Bandodkar Panjim Gymkhana Tennis Open 2026
Panaji, March 2026 – Several players booked their spots in the Semi-finals across junior and masters categories at the ongoing Bandodkar Panjim Gymkhana Tennis Open 2026, with a mix of dominant wins and closely contested matches at the Panjim Gymkhana courts.
In the girls under-12 singles category, Tanisha Kulkarni registered a 6-3 win over Maahi Chodankar, while Urvi Pai Panandiker delivered a commanding 6-0 victory against Samaira Patil. Anindita Sarwate also cruised into the Semi-finals with a 6-0 win over Tisya Neal Gandhi, and Aaliya Metry secured a comfortable 6-1 win against Jiyaana Amit Kotecha.
In the boys under-14 singles category, Shaurya Verlekar edged past Kaivalya Devaraya in a tightly contested match, winning 7-6. Arsh Sardesai progressed to the Semi-finals following his scheduled match against Adianta Devaraya. Ethan Luis De Ataide registered a solid 6-3 win over Ivan Henriques, while Kyan K Mavany defeated Adam Godinho 6-1 to move ahead in the competition.
The boys under-12 singles category also witnessed a series of decisive results. Ethan Luis De Ataide beat Kaivalya Devaraya 6-2, while Ivan Henriques recorded a dominant 6-0 win over Daniel Andre Menezes. Arsh Sardesai continued his strong run with a 6-1 victory against Zarick Luke Faia to advance further.
In the masters 45+ singles category, Dimitry Smirnov secured a 6-2 win over Kalyanaraman B, while Neville Menezes defeated Kishor Metry by the same margin. Anurag Agrawal delivered a clinical 6-0 victory against Sameer Kakodkar, and Noel Noronha got the better of Naveen Daivajna 6-2 to confirm his place in the Semi-finals.
The Bandodkar Panjim Gymkhana Tennis Open 2026, a state-level ranking tournament, continues to witness participation across age groups. The competition honours the legacy of Goa’s first Chief Minister Dayanand Bandodkar and features matches across multiple categories over the coming days.
