Baale BPS Open 2026: Kyan Mavany, Ethan Ataide Storm Into Boys U-14 Final; Semfinalists Emerge in Girls U-14 Category
~ Young tennis players delivered standout performances in the Boys and Girls Under-14 categories as the third edition of the Baale BPS Open gathers momentum.
Margao, February 2026 – Rising stars Kyan Mavany and Ethan Ataide advanced to the finals of the Boys Under-14 category with impressive victories in their semifinal encounters, highlighting another day of strong performances at the ongoing Baale BPS Open 2026 at the B.P.S. Sports Club, Margao.
In the semifinals, Kyan Mavany delivered a dominant performance to overcome Alec Barreto in straight sets, winning 4-0, 4-0 to secure his place in the final. Ethan Ataide, meanwhile, fought a hard-fought battle against Shaurya Verlekar in a closely contested encounter, eventually prevailing 4-3, 1-4, 11-9 in a thrilling match to advance.
Previously, in the quarterfinals, Kyan Mavany continued his strong run with a convincing 6-1 victory over Devaansh Naik. Alec Barreto advanced with a solid 6-1 win against Aarav Ataide, while Shaurya Verlekar edged past Arsh Sardesai in a closely fought match, winning 7-5. Ethan Ataide also progressed with a composed 6-3 victory over Christian Fernandes.
In the earlier round one matches, Kyan Mavany opened his campaign with a clinical 6-0 win over Parth Kadam. Devaansh Naik secured a confident 6-1 victory against Satya Stewart, while Aarav Ataide registered a 6-4 win over Aymer Fernandes. Alec Barreto advanced comfortably with a commanding 6-0 win over Keon Fernandes. Shaurya Verlekar also impressed with a 6-1 victory against Vihaan Krishnan, and Arsh Sardesai progressed with a 6-2 win over Ivan Henriques. Ethan Ataide, meanwhile, moved ahead with a convincing 6-0 win over Arnav Kamat.
In the Girls Under-14 category, the quarterfinals witnessed several commanding performances as players battled for semifinal spots. Tvisha Sardesai advanced with a dominant 6-0 win over Eva de Souza, while Kimberly D’sa secured a clinical 6-0 victory against Myra Borkar. Urvi Panandikar progressed with a solid 6-4 win over Analeah Menezes, and Bhaavya Bhoomkar advanced after defeating Anindita Sawate 6-1.
The Baale BPS Open 2026, supported by Baale Resort Goa and conducted under the aegis of the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA), has attracted 197 entries across junior, open and veterans’ categories. The tournament continues to provide a competitive platform for emerging and experienced players alike.
The tournament will be played over 11 days at the B.P.S. Sports Club courts in Margao, with several key matches lined up across categories in the coming days.
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