John Of Matha and N.J Nampoothiri delivered a dominant performance to win the 60+ Men’s Doubles title at the Kerala Open, defeating Eswaran Annamalai and Shaker G in a one-sided final. The match ended 11-0, reflecting complete control from the winning pair. From the first rally, John and Nampoothiri set the tone with precise placement and steady execution. They kept the points simple and avoided risks, which allowed them to stay ahead without pressure.
Their positioning on court stood out. Both players moved well and supported each other effectively, cutting off angles and limiting their opponents’ options. Eswaran and Shaker found it difficult to get into the match, as they were forced into defensive play early.
John and Nampoothiri controlled the pace and did not allow long rallies to develop. They closed points quickly and maintained accuracy in their shots. Each point added to their momentum, making it harder for the opposition to recover.
Eswaran and Shaker attempted to stay in the contest by varying their play, but the gap in control remained clear. The winners continued to execute their plan without errors, ensuring there was no shift in momentum.
The final was decided quickly, with John and Nampoothiri maintaining focus throughout. Their consistency and understanding as a pair helped them complete the match without dropping a point.
The result highlighted their experience and ability to manage the game from start to finish. Their performance in the final showed clarity in approach and strong coordination.
With this win, John Of Matha and N.J Nampoothiri secured the 60+ Men’s Doubles title at the Kerala Open, marking one of the most dominant results of the tournament.
Kerala Open 2026 – Day 2 Key Results
100+ Combined Age Doubles: Chintan Sheth & Nilesh Desai beat Firos Therath & Daniel David
Open Men’s Doubles: Dev Shah & Shail Shah beat Rayaan Taneja & Arunava Majumder
50+ Men’s Doubles: Chintan Sheth & Nilesh Desai beat Sujay Ravu & Ravu Badari
Women’s Singles: Sanjana Sudhir beat Anshi Sheth
Intermediate Men’s Doubles: Koritepati Vincent & Anjai Pemmasan beat Sooryadas & Sandeep
U18 Boys Doubles: Dev Shah & Rifah beat Rishal & Gilash
Beginner Men’s Doubles (2.5–3.0): Ronald Raphael & Akhil beat Satheesan B & Nevin Abraham
Women’s Doubles: Swetal Desai & Harini Suresh beat Rachael Jones & Anshi Sheth
Mixed Doubles: Arunava Majumder & Rachael Jones beat Swetha Puyalraj & Suryakumar
MVP: Arunava Majumder
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