In Pics: Armaan Bhatia - The Indian Star Who Stuns Pickleball World With APP Tour Title

Armaan Bhatia stunned Alex Crum - the player who upset PPA Tour No. 1 Federico Staksrud at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships - at the APP New York City Open to win the gold medal last week. It was Bhatia's maiden gold medal on the APP Tour, the developmental league, and he became the first Indian player to win a title in the US.

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Armaan Bhatia

Armaan Bhatia created history in the United States last week as he became the first Indian pickleball player to win a APP Tour at the New York City Open.

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Armaan Bhatia

Armaan Bhatia put up a resolute show in the New York City Open final as he defeated American pickleball’s upset king Alex Crum in a gruelling final, the Indian player winning 15-10, 27-25.

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Armaan Bhatia

Prior to winning the New York City Open, Armaan Bhatia settled for a silver medal on his APP Tour debut when he lost to Grayson Gildon in the final of the Vlasic Classic.

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Armaan Bhatia

Armaan Bhatia is currently in talks with UPA to sign a deal that would fulfil his dream of playing in the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball.

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Armaan Bhatia

Armaan Bhatia will return to the US in June with the aim of playing in the APP Newport Beach Open, scheduled for July 2-6.

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