Sunil Kumar, who had recently graduated from under-14 category to under-16 group, played true to his reputation. He took 2-1 lead in the first set in no time to stamp his authority. However, P Vishal's forehand returns often landed at the net cord, which gave Sunil a 5-2 lead. Another backhand volley gave Sunil the set.

Sunil, however, maintained the tempo of the game in the second set too and was 5-2 up. His serves and volley gave a harrowing time to the Delhi lad. Second seed P Vishal, tried to make amends with his deceptive cross court shots. But Sunil's superb physical fitness enabled to counter his opponents move with ease.

In the under-14 finals, it was a battle of wits and Amanjot Singh proved his steely nerves. Although the top seed won the first set comfortably (6-3) in the second set fourth seed NV Murli was in a no mood to give up. After trailing in the initial stages 2-3, he went 5-4 up.

Thereafter, the players were engaged in long rallies with NV Murli, being at the receiving end most of the time.

Two volley shots helped Amanjot to level the score 6-6. In the tie-breaker Murli hit a volley at the net (6-7), which gave Amanjot the title.

Junior tennis
More than 150 players from Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh will be seen in action in the Adidas North Zone junior and sub-junior tennis championship to be held in Yamunanagar, according to D V Bhatia, president of the Haryana Tennis Association.

The tournament will begin on May 25 and the final is scheduled for May 29.