NEW DELHI: The Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) delivered a thrilling week of high-intensity rallies as six teams — Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Lucknow — battled across seven actionpacked days. A dynamic mix of Indian talent and top international players elevated the competition, with stars like Quang Duong, Megan Fudge, Phuc Huynh, Pei Chuan Kao, Jack Munro, Roos van Reek and Mitchell Hargreaves showcasing explosive, world-class pickleball. Their contests with India’s emerging players raised the bar and kept fans captivated.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Mumbai Smashers scripted a remarkable turnaround, surging from sixth place to win the inaugural title in Sunday’s Grand Finale. Duong dominated the singles field, sweeping the Male MVP and Best Men’s Singles Player awards, while Fudge claimed Female MVP. Chennai’s unbeaten Roos van Reek won Best Women’s Singles Player, and Harsh Mehta and Pearl Amalsadiwala secured the doubles honours.
IPBL Roll of Honour- Champions: Mumbai Smashers
- Runners Up: Hyderabad Royals
- MVP of the League (Male): Quang Duong
- MVP of the League (Female): Megan Fudge
- Best Singles Player of the League (Male): Quang Duong
- Best Singles Player of the League (Female): Roos van Reek
- Best Doubles Player of the League (Male): Harsh Mehta
- Best Doubles Player of the League (Female): Pearl Amalsadiwala
DUPR is official rating system of Indian Pickleball AssociationIndian pickleball entered a new era with the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) adopting DUPR as its official rating system. Under this, all IPA tournament results will now be fed directly into DUPR, the world’s leading pickleball rating platform, ensuring Indian players are measured on a globally recognised scale.
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