Komal upsets senior partner Avilipsa in Keonjhar CS

Doubles partners Abhilipsa Rath and Komal Vishakha scripted an emotional story for host Orissa in the AITA Championship Series (under-14) Tennis Tournament at the Circuit House courts in Keonjhar today. The duo played and tasted success in more than one state and national level tournaments to be identified as a formidable combination. Being the senior partner, Abhilipsa contributed more for the combined success. With Komal improving fast, the pair further strengthened their position. Results (Quarterfinals): Boys singles: Shakti Ray (Ori) bt Nikunj Poddar (WB) 6-1, 6-0: Adwithiya Patnaik (Ori) bt N Vopal Raju (AP) 6-4, 6-3: MMK Ramineni (AP) bt Avilash Mishra (Ori) 6-1, 6-3: Nikhil Pasi (Mah) bt Kamran Ali (WB) 6-1-, 6-3. Girls singles: Komal Vishakha (Ori) bt Abhilipsa Rath (Ori) 6-4, 6-4: Arushi Chouhan (Chht) bt Vabya Ramineni 6-0, 6-0: V Suryanarayani bt Tamanna Patnaik 5-5 (conceded): Tanmayee Patnaik (Ori) bt Rikita (AP) 6-0, 6-0.