The M25 Bhopal 2 ITF Men’s tournament will witness a fully Indian finale on 30 November 2025, as Digvijaypratap Singh and Nitin Kumar Sinha two of the country’s experienced players on the ITF circuit set up a high-stakes championship showdown.
Their meeting is not just a battle for the title but a reflection of the growing depth, hunger, and consistency in India’s emerging men’s tennis group. Both players have been in commanding form all week on the hard courts of Bhopal, sweeping through their respective draws with confidence and resilience. Their journeys to the final underline contrasting styles: Singh’s explosive, attacking tennis against Sinha’s calm, baseline-driven precision. The stage is now set for an intense, tactical finale between two players who know each other’s game intimately.
Digvijaypratap Singh: A Dominant Run to the Final
Digvijaypratap Singh, currently ranked ATP 1052, has been unstoppable throughout the tournament. Starting from his opening match on 26 November, Singh delivered a convincing 2–1 win over the Netherlands’ F. Van Donselaar. He followed that with an even more commanding performance on 27 November, sweeping past India’s K. Hans 6–0 in a straight-sets victory.
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His momentum continued into the quarterfinals, where he defeated R. Mehra 2–1, showcasing his ability to control tight moments and sustain attacking pressure deep into matches. The semifinal turned out to be unexpectedly short, as his opponent S. Banthia retired at 0–0, handing Singh a smooth progression into the final.
Across the week, Singh has exuded control, clarity in shot selection, and aggressive court positioning traits that make him a dangerous contender in the final. His confidence will be high, and the added motivation of a home-soil ITF title only amplifies his drive.
Nitin Kumar Sinha: A Seeded Force Playing With Purpose
On the other side is 26-year-old Nitin Kumar Sinha, ATP 1333, who has been equally impressive. His run has been marked by composure, clean hitting, and tactical clarity. Starting on 25 November, Sinha opened with a 2–0 win over A. Malik, before navigating a tricky test on 27 November, defeating A. Rathi 2–1.
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His quarterfinal performance against Kazakhstan’s G. Lomakin was particularly strong, as Sinha breezed through with a 2–0 win, showcasing exceptional movement and baseline discipline. The semifinal challenge came from D. P. Dev, but once again Sinha held his nerve, closing out a 2–1 win to book his spot in the final.
Sinha has displayed the qualities of a seasoned competitor patience in rallies, disciplined point construction, and the maturity to adjust mid-match. While ranked lower than Singh on the ATP charts, his performance throughout the tournament suggests he is peaking at the right moment.
The Final: A Clash of Styles, Momentum, and Opportunity
The championship match between Singh and Sinha brings contrasting strengths to the forefront. Singh enters with a more aggressive, first-strike style a player who thrives on controlling pace and dictating from inside the baseline. His heavy forehand and willingness to take early initiative have been pivotal to his dominant week.
Sinha arrives as a counterpunching strategist measured, compact, and exceptional in long rallies. His ability to absorb pressure and frustrate opponents could play a large role in slowing down Singh’s tempo.
What makes this final especially intriguing is that both players have played more than 10 sets this week and shown exceptional physical conditioning. The match could hinge on who manages the early nerves better and which player establishes their preferred rhythm first.
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An all-Indian final at an M25 event is a significant milestone. It highlights the competitive rise of Indian singles players on the ITF World Tennis Tour, an area where depth has long been a challenge. Singh and Sinha have already delivered a week of high-level tennis, and their clash promises a fitting conclusion to an excellent tournament.
Regardless of the outcome, the final stands as a statement of intent from India’s next generation a sign that the pipeline is strengthening, the competition is intensifying, and more Indian players are ready to push forward on the global stage.
The Bhopal crowd can now look forward to a gripping, high-quality finale as two rising stars battle for the M25 crown.
