SimranKejriwal topples top seed Arthi to win title


Maharashtra’s Simran Kejriwal,seeded third,  continued to have a dream run as she toppled top seed Arthi Muniyam of Tamil Nadu 7-5,6-4 in the women’s singles final of the Yonex-Chembur Gymkhana All India women’s tennis tournament, hosted by Chembur Gymkhana here today.

: Singles champion Simran Kejriwal  flanked by  doubles champions Arthi Muniyan and Sai Avantika after the finals of the Yonex-Chembur Gymkhana All India women’s tennis tournament  .

: Singles champion Simran Kejriwal flanked by doubles champions Arthi Muniyan and Sai Avantika after the finals of the Yonex-Chembur Gymkhana All India women’s tennis tournament .

However, the Tamil Nadu girl had the consolation of winning the doubles title with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Nida Kamal and Tanasha Khandpur. But the cake of the day went to Simran who fought back all the way after trailing 1-4 to turn txhe tables on the top seed.

Former India medium pacer Balwinder Singh Sandhu was the guest of honour on the final day.

Results: All finals:Singles: (3) Simran Kejriwal bt (1) Arthi Muniyan

Doubles: Arthi Muniyan/ Sai Avantika bt Tanasha Khandpur/ Nida Kamal 6-2, 6-1.