Dhakne and Vivin Claim Men's Doubles Intermediate Title at Mumbai Grand Prix

Sudarshan Dhakne and Vivin lifted the Men’s Doubles Intermediate trophy at the Pickleball Now Grand Prix 2026 Mumbai Edition in Mumbai on Feb 21, 2026, according to event coverage. The Original Report names the pairing as champions in the Men’s Doubles Intermediate bracket but does not provide a final score or the opponents they beat for the title.

The tournament ran intermediate and advanced categories with a total prize pool of Rs 6.5 lakh on offer, and drew broadcast coverage from Times Now while the Indian Pickleball League posted highlights featuring players such as Harsh Mehta. Times Now coverage also framed the event alongside the Mumbai Masters Cup, which is reported to be taking place for its second edition, underscoring a growing calendar of sanctioned competitions in Mumbai and across India.

Singles reporting from the same pool of coverage contains direct contradictions. Times Now published a full match narrative in which Sudarshan closed his match at 21–13: “The match, which began evenly, saw both players trading rallies and looking to control the pace. Shashank tried to dictate from the baseline, but Sudarshan stayed composed. Once he settled into rhythm, Sudarshan began to push ahead, using sharp placements and steady defensive play. At the halfway mark, Sudarshan managed to carve out a clear lead even as Shashank attempted to claw back. But Sudarshan’s consistency held firm, and he closed down the match at 21–13.” By contrast, an aggregated feed claims “Shashank Subramaniam claimed the Men’s Singles title … with a decisive 21–12 win over Sudarshan Dhakne.” Both scorelines appear in the available material; official match sheets or tournament confirmation are needed to resolve the 21–13 versus 21–12 contradiction.

Times Now also reported the third-place playoff result with clear detail: Vivin Singh Rana overcame Arhan Khan 21–17 to finish on the podium. That result names Vivin Singh Rana in singles play, while the doubles report lists only “Vivin” as Sudarshan’s partner; the sources do not explicitly confirm whether Vivin and Vivin Singh Rana are the same individual, a point that requires verification against the doubles draw and player registrations.

Beyond the headlines, the coverage highlights structural change in Indian pickleball: the presence of a Rs 6.5 lakh purse, regular Times Now broadcast attention, and the Pickleball World Ranking described as “a national ranking system that spans all age groups, skill divisions, and formats” signal faster professionalization. Increased media exposure and Indian Pickleball League promotion of players like Harsh Mehta suggest commercial interest that could translate into sponsorships and stronger domestic circuits, provided organizers maintain consistent result reporting.

Record consolidation is the immediate journalistic task: confirming the official Men’s Singles winner and score, obtaining the doubles final score and opponents, and verifying whether the Pickleball Now Grand Prix 2026 Mumbai Edition and the Mumbai Masters Cup references denote the same event. Clear, consistent results will matter not just for trophies but for PWR points, player selection pathways, and the credibility of a rapidly expanding Indian pickleball ecosystem.