India, Aug. 28 -- Anahat Singh romped to her third successive Nationals title while Velavan Senthilkumar prevailed over Abhay Singh for his second crown at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here on Thursday.

While Anahat's win was on expected lines - she has been unchallenged on the domestic circuit for a few years now - Velavan's victory over Abhay, his doubles partner, was an attritional examination of grit and skills.

Both summit clashes were a repeat of 2024 Nationals finals, and while Anahat defended her title with customary ease, Abhay, who had bested Velavan then, was undone by the latter's seemingly endless variety and court craft.

Up against the talented Akanksha Salunkhe who had dumped Joshna Chinappa in the semis, Anahat wrapped...