Mysuru: Young tennis player Padmapriya Ramesh Kumar has brought pride to Mysuru by winning the Girls’ Singles title at the ATF 14&U Grade A Tournament (South East Asia) held at Epsom College in Malaysia.
In the final, Padmapriya displayed strong determination and fighting spirit to defeat fellow Indian player Khushi Kadian in a closely contested match. She won the first set through a tie-break, lost the second set, and then produced a strong performance in the deciding set to secure the championship.
Before reaching the final, Padmapriya defeated Chinese player Mengxiao Li in the semi-final in straight sets. Her impressive performance throughout the tournament demonstrated her ability to compete successfully against international-level junior players.
Padmapriya also participated in the doubles competition, partnering with Thailand’s Ploypet Daungkhiaw. The pair reached the semi-finals before losing to the combination of Khushi Kadian and Parinitha Vattaparambil.
Padmapriya is a Class 9 student at Excel Public School, Mysuru, and trains under coaches Raghuveer Ponnuswamy, Pawan and fitness coach Sagar. Her international victory marks an important milestone in her young tennis career and highlights the growing talent emerging from Mysuru.