In the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship, Niki Poonacha and Sowjanya Bavisetti lived up to their top billing as the duo were crowned champions in the men's and women's singles events in New Delhi today.

Niki beat Aryan Goveas 6-2, 7-6 in the men's singles final.

Rising star Sowjanya grabbed the big chance which came her way. Playing against four-time Fenesta Open winner and seasoned pro-Prerna Bhambri, Sowjanya was not bogged down by her opponent's reputation.

She waited for her chance to get the break in each set and pressed the cruise control button for her maiden national title.