Fenesta National tennis championship: Special prize to be awarded to U14, U16 champions.

The DCM Shriram group that has been hosting the Fenesta National tennis championship, a fortnight long tennis fiesta in the Capital, has extended its support further by announcing a special prize of Rs.25,000 each to the champion boys and girls in the singles event of the under-14 and under-16 section.

The tournament offers more than 21 lakh rupees in prize money and scholarship, with the men’s and women’s singles champions receiving an equal prize of Rs.3,00,000.

Former champions Vishnu Vardhan and Riya Bhatia, apart from the current leading players S.D. Prajwal Dev and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty are scheduled to compete in the tournament, to be played at the DLTA Complex from September 28.

“We are dedicated to fostering the growth of Indian tennis and providing opportunities for the country’s talent through this tournament. Over the years, we have seen many players build successful career, highlighting the tournament’s increasing prominence,” said Ajay Shriram, the Chairman and Senior Managing Director of DCM Shriram Limited.