The Grand Racket Fest: Khushi Sachdeva-Asmi Sapra vs Shefali Arora-Nitanya Malik Open – Khushi-Asmi Win Open Women’s Doubles Final
Sanjeev Kumar | February 9, 2026 12:22 AM CST
Khushi Sachdeva and Asmi Sapra delivered a composed performance to clinch the Open Women's Doubles title at The Grand Racket Fest, an Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) - sanctioned PWR 200 event, held on February 8 at REPPP in New Delhi.
The duo emerged victorious after defeating Shefali Arora and Nitanya Malik in the final. Despite early nerves, Khushi and Asmi found their rhythm at the right time and sealed the championship with a convincing 11-5, 11-8, 11-3 win.
Shefali and Nitanya had earlier booked their place in the final by overcoming Ananya Gupta and Nishika Taunk, showcasing strong form during the latter stages of the tournament. Khushi and Asmi, meanwhile, advanced to the title match after a hard-fought win over Joshika Premkumar and Monica Menon.
The final proved to be a test of composure, but Khushi and Asmi maintained control through key moments, combining consistency with sharp shot-making. Their dominant straight-games victory underlined their growing partnership and capped off an impressive run at one of the marquee pickleball events on the national circuit.
About Indian Pickleball Association:
The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body for pickleball in India and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising the sport across the country. The association continues to inspire players of all ages and skill levels to embrace the game through events like the IPA Nationals. IPA is affiliated with the Asian Pickleball Association (APA) and the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF).
About Pickleball World Ranking:
PWR is a national ranking system that spans all age groups, skill divisions, and formats -including singles, doubles, and mixed categories. It serves as the official National Sports Federation Ranking for India. With multiple sanctioned events taking place every week across the country, PWR defines the top Indian players at every level and forms the foundation for team selection at the school, district, state, and national stages.
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