6th class boy stands runner-up in AITA tournament
Hyderabad: Sanneet Uppati, a sixth class student stood runner up in tennis tournament of All Indian Tennis Association (AITA) in under 14 years category for boys.
Sanneet had a capacity of exceptional forearm movement. He lost the match in final because of unforced errors.
He used to practice in the mornings and evenings every day. During mornings, he took training on service and rallying and in evenings he concentrated on physical fitness. On Sundays and holidays, he played sets with senior players of Sarojini Coaching Institute.
Sanneet took tennis training under Jagan and his fitness programme was maintained by by G Kiran Reddy, secretary, of the Institute. Sanneet was appreciated by Kiran, National volleyball player and Sarojini Institute Principal. He advised the young prodigy to work hard and become a top player in India.
Quarter Final :- Sanneet beat Jaya Simha 8-7 (7-4) (tie break)
Semi Final :- Sanneet beat Vedanth Mishra 7-1
Final :- Sanneet lost to Varshith 7-8 (5-7) (tie break)