Double for Uzma; Nitin claims title

Though the packed stands never erupted except for Sai, the Krishnan Academy trainee has only herself to blame for today8217;s heartbreak. Though both the girls were hitting their hearts out, there was not the slightest hint of any method behind themindless hitting. Yes, the angles were impressive, and Sai occasionally ventured up and put away high volleys, but she did nothing to make Uzma sweat, nothing to upset her rhythm. Compared to the women8217;s final, the men8217;s was far more cerebral. Despite the starting trouble, Nitin was very clear about what he wanted to do out there. He conserved his energy well, kept his backhand slice low, cut out all the pace and left very little scope for Vijay to manoeuvre.

Results Men8217;s singles: Nitin Kirtane bt Vijay Kannan 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.

Boys under-18: Vijayendra Laad bt Akshay Vishal Rao 6-3, 2-6, 6-3

Women8217;s: Uzma Khan bt Sai Jayalakshmi 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Girls under-18: Uzma Khan bt Shruti Dhawan 6-0, 6-0