VERNAN MAHANTA beats Ram GAJULA in the Qualifying Round of 32 in the men's singles this YONEX SUNRISE India Junior International Grand Prix 2026

Mahanta Dominates Qualifying Round

Vernan Mahanta secured a commanding victory over Ram Gajula to advance in the Men's Singles Qualifying Round of 32 at the Yonex-Sunrise India Junior International Grand Prix 2026.

Mahanta dictated the pace from the outset, leveraging superior precision to take the first game 21-16. Despite a resilient effort from Gajula in the second set, Mahanta remained composed under pressure to seal the match with a 21-18 finish. With a clinical straight-games win, Mahanta moves one step closer to the main draw.

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