Parth Ratra Beats Madhav Prakash to Claim Lucknow Open Title

Parth Ratra topped the podium at the Lucknow Open, taking the Advanced Men’s Singles crown and then partnering with Karman Singh Kohli to win the Advanced Men’s Doubles at Picklepark in Lucknow on the tournament’s concluding day, February 1. The PWR 100 event, sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association, delivered a compact showcase of tactical play and rising contenders in the advanced ranks.

In the singles final, Ratra defeated Madhav Prakash, controlling play with a measured approach. Match coverage described Ratra as “controlling tempo and using precise placement to secure the gold.” The win underlines Ratra’s ability to dictate rallies through placement rather than pure power, a style that amateur and club players can study for cleaner point construction.

Later the same day Ratra and Karman Singh Kohli combined to take the doubles title. Tournament copy summed it up: “Parth Ratra and Karman Singh Kohli secured the Advanced Men’s Doubles title after defeating Vanshraj Jalota and Madhav Prakash in the final of the Lucknow Open, a PWR 100 event sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association, at Picklepark in Lucknow on February 1.” The pairing was credited with steady execution, and observers noted that Parth and Karman “produced a composed display and handled key moments better to emerge on top.”

Coverage highlighted the winning pair’s balance at the net and from the baseline, saying their “effective net play and strategic baseline exchanges helped them control the match’s pace.” Their opponents, Vanshraj Jalota and Madhav Prakash, were described as mounting a spirited challenge, attempting to disrupt rhythm “with aggressive returns and quicker transitions.” That duo had “dominated the league stage and arrived in the final with confidence following a series of standout performances.” Despite their momentum, reporters observed that “they found it difficult to sustain momentum against the disciplined approach of Parth and Karman. The runner-up finish nevertheless reflected a solid campaign and underlined their presence in the advanced doubles circuit.”

For the local pickleball community, the Lucknow Open offered several takeaways. Parth Ratra’s day-long run, winning both singles and doubles titles, showcases the value of tempo control and shot placement at advanced levels, while Madhav Prakash’s appearance in both finals reinforces his endurance and versatility across formats. Karman Singh Kohli’s name also appears in some captions shortened to Karman Singh; tournament listings should use the fuller name to avoid confusion.

Official scorelines, set details and player quotes were not included in the available match recaps. For tournament organizers and players tracking points and seedings, expect the Indian Pickleball Association and future PWR event sheets to clarify rankings implications. For coaches and club players, study Ratra’s placement-based singles strategy and the doubles pair’s net discipline, practical lessons that travel straight from Picklepark to local courts.