Pradip Khadka and Shivalee Gurung Crowned Champions at 12th Citizens Bank Open Tennis Tournament

Kathmandu. Pradip Khadka and Shivalee Gurung became champions in the 12th Citizens Bank Open Tennis Tournament on Saturday.

Pradip in men's singles and Shivalee in women's singles were first. Both managed to win the title by turning around the situation after falling behind in the first set.

In the men's final held at the National Sports Council court in Tripureshwor, Pradip defeated Pranab Manandhar 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.

In the women's singles title clash under the competition mainly sponsored by Citizens Bank and organized by Kathmandu District Tennis Association, Shivalee defeated Swastika Bisht 3-6, 6-3, 6-1.

In the competition held with the support of Nepal Tennis Association, a total of 12 events were competed. The pair of Pranab Khanal and Ayushman Hazur Ghale in men's doubles, Santosh Khatri in 35+ men's singles, the pair of Jitendra Pariyar and Chewang Lama in 35+ men's doubles, Dev Chhetri in 45+ men's singles, the pair of Rohit Sunuwar and Mahesh Shrestha in 45+ men's doubles were first.

Similarly, Bimalkumar Gurung in 55+ men's singles, the pair of Chandra Shahi and Shovitman Shrestha in 55+ men's doubles, Kamal Thapa in 65+ men's singles, the pair of Kamal Thapa and Chhyamba Dundup in 65+ men's doubles, and Dhirbahadur Gurung in 70+ men's singles were champions.

The winners were awarded by Citizens Bank Director Vijaydhwaj Karki and Chief Executive Officer Ganeshraj Pokharel, Nepal Tennis Association President Manohar Das Mul and General Secretary Nires Shrestha, and organizer Kathmandu District Tennis Association President Praveen Vaidya among others in a program.

154 players competed in various 12 events. A total of Rs 5,68,750 cash prize was awarded to the medal winners of all events by the organizer. In addition, Citizens Bank provided a separate total cash prize of Rs 1,31,250 to the winners and runners-up of men's/women's singles.