One of the strongest contenders to win the men's singles final at the PWR DUPR India Masters, Dusty Boyer fell short and lost to India's Armaan Bhatia. Dusty made a dream start to the final set and was leading 8-0 at one stage. The short break after the 8th point broke his momentum and Dusty failed to score even one point after that.

It was a valiant effort by Armaan but Dusty also did a great job to get a 8-0 lead at the start. Here, we know more about Dusty Boyer -

Dusty Boyer is a former pro tennis player. He took up pickleball after quitting tennis and made quick progress. Dusty did the unthinkable and defeated as many as 25 top singles players in his first year.

Dusty showcased his skills in the PWR DUPR India Masters and made it to the final. Even though he suffered heartbreak in the final, Dusty showed that he is already a megastar.

Dusty entered the PWR India Masters with high expectations and he lived up to them. Dusty has been at the forefront of pickleball's rise in the USA and he has played a key role in it.

Speaking to Pickleball Now before the start of the tournament, Dusty talked about his journey and said: "I started playing pickleball a year ago. For singles, it's a lot like tennis, for doubles it's slow play and different strategies. Took a little time for doubles, so working on it."

Dusty has been to Delhi before and he loves Indian food. "I love Indian food and the weather is good. I love the warm weather. It's a bonus for me. I feel great to be here. I was here in Delhi for a Pro tournament, two years ago and now I am back to play pickleball," he said.

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