Mihika Yadav, Arjun Singh lead India’s charge at US Open Pickleball 2026

India is all set to make its mark at the US Open Pickleball Tournament , scheduled from April 9-18 in Naples, Florida . Among the notable names in the squad are Mihika Yadav and Arjun Singh , who will spearhead India’s campaign on the international stage.

The Indian contingent is a mix of experience and youth, featuring Purvansh Patel and Aditya Singh in the open category, Naga Moksha in girls’ U-18, and Jeet Sood and Yuvraj Singh in U-16. The sub-junior category sees representation from Panth Thakkar and Atharva Sheth , while the veteran segment includes Suryaveer Singh Bhullar , competing in the men’s 50-plus doubles and mixed doubles.

The team will be guided by coach Dhiren Patel , who will also be competing in the 40-plus men’s pro singles . Thanks to a partnership between the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) and the US Open, the Indian players will receive direct entry into the tournament, bypassing qualifying rounds.

The IPA emphasized that this US Open appearance is just the beginning of India’s international pickleball journey in 2026. Post Florida, the association plans to support teams at the Epic Amateur World Championship in Singapore and the Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam later this year.

With a balanced squad across age groups and categories, India’s pickleball hopes are high, as players aim to showcase their talent on a global platform and set the tone for a strong year in international competitions.