TOP seed in boys Aaryan Kirrtane from Pune bagged twin titles as it was curtains on the All India Ranking Super Series Under-16 tennis tournament at Ramnagar courts on Friday. Kirrtane ousted Pranav Gaikwad 6-2, 6-2 in the singles finals to clinch title. Gaikwad,

 

being much younger than Kirrtane, played well in patches but made some unforced errors. Kirrtane was in top form throughout the tournament and displayed a range of shots in his armoury. In the doubles summit clash, Kirrtane paired with Jeevith S to take the doubles title by beating Uday Yashasavi and Rishik K 6-0, 6-3. In the prize distribution function, Vice President Ashok Bhiwapurkar, Secretary and Tournament Director Dr Sudhir Bhiwapurkar and Joint Secretary Vikram Naidu gave away the prizes.

 

The guest of honour was former Divisional Commissioner of Jabalpur Samman Shekhar. AITA referee Siva Kumar praised NDHTA for providing an efficient team that conducted the tournament in a professional manner. Vijay Naidu anchored the function and proposed a vote of thanks.