Khushi Kadian wins three titles at Fenesta Open Nationals in New Delhi

On October 18, 2026, 13-year-old Khushi Kadian claimed three trophies at the Fenesta Open National tennis championship in New Delhi, taking the under-16 singles, the doubles title and the under-14 singles crown. The Rohtak teenager said she is preparing to compete in ITF events next.

Khushi, who trains at the Rohan Bopanna Academy in Bengaluru, emerged as a standout at the Nationals after beating opponents across age groups. She said the under-16 title was particularly meaningful because she defeated older, more powerful players, and she named the Australian Open as her favourite Grand Slam. Initially coached by her father, Khushi now works with Rohan Bopanna and cites improvements to her game under his guidance. She is a big fan of World No. 1 Elena Rybakina and prefers an aggressive style that includes moving forward to attack the net.

Khushi described the under-16 final against Ranjhana Sangram as especially demanding. “The final was tougher because she was older than me and had immense power,” she said, adding that competing in a higher age category and winning gave her a lot of confidence. That victory was highlighted by her ability to handle opponents with greater strength and experience. The match decider stood out to Khushi among her week’s successes.

Her playing style reflects an attacking mindset, with Khushi saying she does not hesitate to push forward and attack the net. The article notes her preference for serve-and-volley tennis in an era dominated by baseline hitting. Khushi believes those instincts will serve her as she steps up to higher levels of competition. She hopes the offensive approach will bring her satisfaction and results on the next circuit she enters.

Khushi outlined the role Bopanna has played in her development since joining his academy. She said working with the former World No. 1 doubles player has improved her tactical understanding. “He gives me tactical inputs and advises me to believe in myself and take it point by point,” Khushi said. That coaching input followed her earlier training with her father.

Having completed a clean sweep at the Nationals, Khushi is now gearing up to play in ITF events and has expressed the aim of performing well at that level. Her immediate schedule centers on those ITF tournaments as the next competitive step mentioned in the report.