India’s Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan-Vijay Sundar duo crowned champion in Maha Open
NEW DELHI: The Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 men’s tennis tournament witnessed an exciting finale on Saturday, with the top-seeded Indian duo of Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth emerging victorious in the doubles event.
They defeated the second-seeded Australian pair of Blake Bayldon and Matthew Christopher Romios in a hard-fought encounter, with the final score reading 3-6, 6-3, 10-0.
This triumph marked the first time Jeevan and Prashanth have won a title together, although for Prashanth, it was his third title in Pune. Their impressive performance earned them a prize money of Rs 7 lakh and 100 ATP points, propelling Jeevan to the 94th position and Prashanth to the 104th spot in the world rankings.
In the singles semifinals, sixth seed Brandon Holt of the United States, currently ranked 153rd in the world, showcased his prowess by defeating eighth-seeded Canadian Alexis Galarneau in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4.
Holt’s impressive performance has set up an intriguing final showdown against unseeded Dalibor Svrcina of the Czech Republic, scheduled for Sunday.
The Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 tournament has provided a platform for talented players from around the world to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level.
The finals promise to be enthralling encounters, with the players vying for prestigious titles and valuable ATP points that could potentially boost their rankings and future prospects on the professional circuit.
