Odisha girl Nemha Sarah Kispotta won her maiden international title when she, partnering with Namrata Das (Assam) emerged doubles champions in the Asian 14 & Under Series Tennis Championship at in Jorhat, Assam yesterday.

Nemha and Namrata defeated Ridhi Choudhary Poka and Jyoshitha Suresh Kumar Amutha in the final 6-1, 7-6(8). In singles event, Nemha finished ninth after getting the better of former India U-12 No 1 Ika Raju Kanumuri 4-1, 1-4, 4-2.

This was the career-best success for Kendriya Vidyalaya student Nemha, whose previous best was a double crown at the AITA-OTA Talent Series Tournament, held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from 9 to 13 July, 2018.

Nemha is the daughter of Jacob and Amarmani Kispotta of Mundali, Cuttack and takes coaching from Siba Parida.
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PHOTO: Nemha Sarah Kispotta with her trophy in Jorhat, Assam on 23 August, 2019.