Pradeep Khadka and Shivali Gurung Win Titles at 12th Citizens Bank Open Tennis Tournament

Pradeep Khadka and Shivali Gurung emerged as champions in the men’s and women’s singles categories respectively at the 12th Citizens Bank Open Tennis Tournament. Pradeep defeated Pranav Manandhar in a three-set match with scores of 2–6, 6–3, and 6–4, while Shivali overcame Swastika Bista 3–6, 6–3, 6–1. The competition featured 154 players across 12 categories and awarded a total cash prize of NPR 568,750. The event took place on 19th Baishakh in Kathmandu.

On Saturday, Pradeep Khadka and Shivali Gurung claimed the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively at the 12th Citizens Bank Open Tennis Tournament. Both players rallied from losing the first set to secure the championship. In the men’s final held at the National Sports Council courts in Tripureshwor, Pradeep triumphed over Pranav Manandhar with set scores of 2–6, 6–3, and 6–4.

Organized by the Kathmandu District Tennis Association and sponsored primarily by Citizens Bank, the tournament saw Shivali Gurung beat Swastika Bista in the women’s singles final by 3–6, 6–3, 6–1. With support from the Nepal Tennis Association, the event included 12 different categories with 154 competitors. Other champions included Pranav Khanal and Ayushman Hajur Ghale in men’s doubles, Santosh Khatri in men’s singles for the 35+ age group, Jitendra Pariyar and Chewang Lama in 35+ men’s doubles, Dev Kshetri in 45+ men’s singles, and Rohit Sunuwar and Mahesh Shrestha in 45+ men’s doubles.

Further winners were Bimal Kumar Gurung in men’s singles for the 55+ category, Chandra Shahi and Sovietman Shrestha as 55+ men’s doubles champions, Kamal Thapa for both singles and doubles with Chhampa Dundup in the 65+ categories, and Dhir Bahadur Gurung who took the title in men’s singles for the 70+ category. The awards ceremony featured presentations from Citizens Bank Director Vijaydhwaj Karki, CEO Ganeshraj Pokharel, Nepal Tennis Association President Manohardas Mul, General Secretary Niresh Shrestha, and Kathmandu District Tennis Association President Pravin Vaidya. Winners in all 12 events received medals and a total cash prize pool of NPR 568,750 provided by the organizers. Additionally, Citizens Bank awarded a separate cash prize of NPR 131,250 to the men’s and women’s singles champions and runners-up.