At just 18 years of age, Manas Dhamne is beginning to look less like a promising junior and more like a genuine Challenger-level professional. On a humid evening in Manama, the Indian teenager produced one of the biggest wins of his young career, coming back from a set down to defeat top seed and world…

The 2026 college tennis season is underway, and once again the NCAA circuit is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of Indian tennis. For several young Indian players, college tennis is no longer a fallback option but a deliberate pathway one that offers high-quality competition, physical development, mental conditioning, and…

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty’s rise over the past year has underlined both the promise of Indian women’s tennis and the structural gaps that still limit its growth. A standout performer for India at the Billie Jean King Cup and one of the country’s most exciting prospects, Shrivalli has used her own journey to make a clear case:…

The Bengaluru Open 2026, India’s biggest ATP Challenger event, is set to get underway from January 4, with the final scheduled for January 10. Classified as a Challenger 125, the tournament is among the most significant stops on the circuit early in the season and regularly attracts a strong international field. For Indian tennis, the…

Indian men’s tennis is quietly witnessing the emergence of a promising junior cohort, shaped by improved academy structures and greater exposure to international competition. Among the players drawing attention are Hitesh Chauhan, Arjun Rathi, and Gautam S Venkatraman three juniors at very different stages of development, each offering a distinct skill set and trajectory as…

The conversation around Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and their role in Indian sport has gathered renewed momentum in recent years, particularly in Indian tennis. In the context of the Davis Cup, PIO players occupy a unique and often misunderstood space caught between identity, nationality laws, international regulations, and sporting opportunity. As Indian tennis searches…

India’s Davis Cup journey will take another significant step forward in February 2026, when the national team faces the Netherlands in the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers, scheduled for February 6–8. The draw, announced on November 23, handed India one of the most crucial advantages in a Davis Cup tie, the right to choose the venue…

For decades, Indian tennis has found a powerful developmental pathway through the NCAA Tennis (National Collegiate Athletic Association) a circuit widely regarded as the “Grand Slam of College Tennis.” The NCAA Division I Singles Championship is not just a prestigious collegiate event; it is a proving ground where future ATP professionals refine their games, learn…

Indian tennis fans are in for an early-round treat at the Sydney Challenger as two of the country’s brightest young talents Aryan Shah vs Karan Singh prepare to face off in a high-stakes all-Indian derby. Ranked India No. 2 and India No. 3 respectively, Shah and Singh will open their campaigns against each other in…

India’s No. 2 singles player, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, delivered a spirited performance but ultimately fell 3-6, 6-4, 1-6 to Slovenia’s Tamara Zidanšek, a former Roland-Garros semifinalist, in a crucial Billie Jean King Cup Group I tie on Friday. The result puts Slovenia one win away from securing a spot in the BJK Cup Qualifiers, while India…

Sumit Nagal should have been deep into his preparations for one of the most important weeks of his 2026 season. Instead, the Indian No.1 finds himself fighting an unexpected battle off the court. With the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff just days away, Nagal has publicly appealed for urgent assistance from the Chinese Embassy after…

The 2026 Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff (AWP), scheduled from November 24–29 in Chengdu, remains one of the most consequential tournaments for players across the region. For Asian and Asia-Pacific athletes outside Australia, it serves as the clearest gateway into the first Grand Slam of the season. For Indian players seeking to regain form, ranking…

When 2025 began, Sumit Nagal was standing where every Indian tennis fan hoped he would stay inside the ATP Top 100, ranked World No. 96, ready to transition fully to life on the ATP Tour. But by mid-year, his name had plummeted to World No. 306, his health had faltered, and his confidence wavered. What…

India’s rising tennis star Dhakshineswar Suresh continued his breakthrough run on the ATP Challenger circuit, defeating Alfredo Perez (USA) 6-4, 7-6(5) to reach the quarterfinals of the Lincoln Challenger. It marks the 25-year-old’s second career ATP Challenger quarterfinal and further extends his winning streak to seven matches across levels. Ranked World No. 555, Suresh displayed…

India’s rising tennis talent Dhakshineswar Suresh continued his impressive run on the ATP Challenger circuit, defeating American Alex Rybakov in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, to move into the second round of the ATP 75 Lincoln Challenger. Playing with controlled aggression and strategic poise, the 25-year-old Indian displayed solid mental composure to overturn an early deficit…

In a season that has reshaped Indian tennis narratives, Dhakshineswar Suresh has emerged as the name on everyone’s lips. Most fans first noticed him last month, when he stunned Switzerland’s in-form Jerome Kym in his Davis Cup debut, delivering a straight-sets victory that few saw coming. What made the win remarkable wasn’t just the opponent’s…

India’s top-ranked men’s tennis player Sumit Nagal produced one of his most dominant performances of the season, defeating Spain’s Daniel Merida Aguilar in straight sets to move into the second round of the ATP 125 Valencia Challenger. The 27-year-old, currently ranked ATP No. 289, brushed aside Merida, ranked No. 169, with a convincing 6-3, 6-1…

India’s top-ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal continued his resurgence on European clay, booking his place in the main draw of the ATP 125 Valencia Challenger with a hard-fought 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 win over Switzerland’s Alexander Ritschard in the final qualifying round on Monday. The victory marked Nagal’s second consecutive main draw appearance in as many…

Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh continued his impressive run on the ITF circuit, defending his M15 Winston-Salem title in commanding fashion. The 25-year-old didn’t drop a single set throughout the week, producing a near-flawless display of aggressive yet composed tennis that highlighted how much he has evolved over the past year. Prelude: A Statement Run…

In the cool air of Switzerland, history was made. The Indian men’s tennis team, long burdened by its struggles away from home, scripted a famous Davis Cup victory, defeating Switzerland to advance into the 2025 Davis Cup Qualifiers. For the first time since 1993, India managed to beat a European team on European soil and…

Aryan Shah, born in Bhuj, Gujarat, has rapidly become one of the brightest prospects in Indian tennis. Here is a heartfelt article written by keen observer of Indian Tennis Known for his dedication, resilience, and steady progression, his journey from junior competitions to professional tennis highlights his determination to rise on the global stage. He…

Indian junior tennis is celebrating a bright moment in New York as 16-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi advanced to the second round of the US Open Junior Girls’ Singles. The Chennai-born youngster produced a composed performance to beat China’s Zhang-Qian Wei 7-6(5), 6-3 in the first round, sealing a straight-sets win in one hour and 34…

Indian tennis had a day to remember as Dhakshineswar Suresh stormed into the main draw of the ATP 250 Winston-Salem Open with the biggest victory of his career. The wildcard entrant, who had already been making waves with back-to-back wins against higher-ranked players in recent weeks, produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo…

Indian tennis found a new reason to celebrate on Saturday night as Dhakshineswar Suresh, a towering 6’5” presence on court, produced a commanding performance to defeat the higher-ranked Aidan Mayo of the United States in the first round of qualifying at the ATP 250 Winston-Salem Open. The 25-year-old wildcard from India, currently ranked No. 663,…

Indian tennis rarely sees a new face burst through the ranks on the ATP Challenger circuit with the kind of confidence and serving power that Dhakshineswar Suresh displayed at the ATP 75 Lexington Challenger in the United States. Ranked 788 in the world and entering as a qualifier, Suresh’s run to the quarterfinals was built…

Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh, ranked 788 in the ATP rankings, delivered the biggest win of his professional career so far by stunning Estonia’s Mark Lajal (ATP #147) in the Round of 16 at the Lexington Challenger in the United States. In a closely contested three-set battle, Suresh prevailed 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-4 to reach his…

Indian tennis witnessed a special moment on the hardcourts of Astana as Karan Singh, an emerging name from the Indian circuit, delivered the biggest win of his career. Facing Russia’s Ivan Gakhov, the tournament’s 3rd seed and ATP World No. 248, Karan produced a composed, aggressive performance to clinch the match 6-3, 7-6(7) and book…

India’s No.1 tennis player, Sumit Nagal, continues to build momentum on European clay as he eased past Spain’s Carlos Sanchez Jover in straight sets to reach the second round of the ATP 75 Hagen Challenger in Germany. The 26-year-old, currently ranked ATP #307, produced a composed and disciplined performance to secure a 6-2, 6-2 win…

Indian tennis fans had a new name to celebrate on Tuesday as 25-year-old Dhakshineswar Suresh delivered the biggest win of his professional career, stunning the fifth seed Billy Harris in the opening round of the ATP 75 Lexington Challenger. Ranked world no. 788, Suresh produced a fearless, aggressive performance to claim a 6-3, 7-5 victory…

Indian tennis player Mukund Sasikumar delivered one of the standout performances of his career at the ATP 50 Astana Challenger in Kazakhstan, stunning the 4th seed Saba Purtseladze in the opening round with a composed and fearless 6-4, 6-4 victory. The win wasn’t just about the scoreline it was a statement of resilience, form, and…

Indian tennis is no stranger to late bloomers and determined fighters, and Dhakshineswar Suresh’s story adds another inspiring chapter to that tradition. At the ATP Challenger 75 event in Lexington, USA, the 25-year-old Suresh produced a composed and confident performance to defeat the higher-ranked Andre Ilagan (World No. 356) in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6(4), and…

Indian tennis player Karan Singh began his campaign at the ATP 50 Astana Challenger in Kazakhstan with an impressive win over former World No. 65 Egor Gerasimov, registering a straight-sets victory of 7-5, 6-1. This marks an encouraging step forward for the young Indian, who is looking to establish himself consistently at the Challenger level….

Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh, better known as DK Suresh, scripted a memorable milestone on the American hard courts this week, winning his first-ever ATP Challenger match at the ATP 75 Lexington Challenger in Kentucky, USA. The 21-year-old, currently ranked World No. 790, defeated Japan’s Naoki Nakagawa (WR 343) in the opening qualifying round, marking…

Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal continued his fine run on clay, powering into the semifinals of the ATP Challenger Tampere Open 2025 in Finland. The 26-year-old defeated Argentina’s Nicolas Kicker 6-4, 6-3 in a composed quarterfinal performance, underlining both his improved consistency and growing confidence. This result marks Nagal’s second semifinal in just three weeks…

India’s Sumit Nagal produced one of the standout performances of the ATP Challenger week, upsetting top-seeded Briton Jay Clarke 7-6(4), 6-1 to storm into the second round of the ATP Challenger Tampere Open in Finland. For Nagal, it wasn’t just another win: it was proof of his steady return to form, built on patience, grit,…

Indian teenager Aryan Shah scripted one of the most significant victories of his young career, defeating top-seeded Duje Ajdukovic in three sets at the ATP Challenger 75 tournament in Segovia, Spain. Shah, just 19 years old and ranked No. 442 in the world, recovered from a slow start to post a memorable 4-6, 6-4, 6-4…

At just 19 years old, India’s Aryan Shah is steadily carving his name onto the ATP Challenger circuit, and yesterday he produced what is arguably the most impressive win of his young career. Competing in his first-ever Challenger tournament in Europe, Shah defeated Britain’s Ryan Peniston, ranked ATP No. 249, in straight sets 6-3, 6-2,…

At just 19 years old, India’s rising tennis talent Aryan Shah continues to make waves on European hard. Competing at the ATP 75 Pozoblanco Challenger in Spain, Aryan secured his first main draw victory at Challenger level in Europe by defeating higher-ranked Eliakim Coulibaly of Ivory Coast in a gripping three-set encounter, 3-6, 6-1, 7-5….

Teen Talent on the Rise: 19-Year-Old Aryan Shah Storms into ATP 75 Pozoblanco Challenger Main Draw Indian tennis continues to script fresh stories on the European circuit, and this week it’s 19-year-old Aryan Shah making the headlines. The young Indian qualifier has booked his spot in the main draw of the ATP 75 Pozoblanco Challenger…

Indian tennis player Karan Singh continued his impressive rise on the ITF circuit by winning the men’s singles title at the M15 Monastir in Tunisia this week. The 22-year-old, currently ranked 437 in the ATP rankings, lifted his second title of the season with a dominant 6-0, 6-2 win over Algeria’s Toufik Sahtali (ranked 1082)…

Indian tennis player Karan Singh is starting to build real momentum on the international circuit, thanks to back-to-back impressive wins at the M15 Monastir event in Tunisia. After weathering a few tough losses in recent weeks, Singh’s straight-sets victories against promising juniors like Tunisia’s Alaa Trifi and Australia’s Hayden Jones have come at the perfect…

From Qualifiers to Queen of Clay: Coco Gauff’s French Open Triumph and the Missed Opportunities of Indian Tennis In 2025, Coco Gauff etched her name in the annals of tennis history, winning her maiden Roland-Garros singles title and becoming the latest symbol of American tennis dominance. At just 21, Gauff’s rise has been both meteoric…

As the European clay season gathers momentum, a trio of Indian players Manas, Mukund and Karan Singh step onto three very different stages across the Challenger and ITF circuits today. From Skopje to Tbilisi and Tehran, Indian tennis fans have plenty to keep an eye on with Manas Dhamne, Mukund Sasikumar, and Karan Singh all…

In a stunning display of talent and composure, 17-year-old Indian tennis prodigy Manas Dhamne achieved the most significant victory of his burgeoning career by defeating former World No. 16 and 2018 French Open semifinalist Marco Cecchinato in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. This remarkable win occurred during the first round of qualifying at the ATP Challenger…

AUSTRALIAN OPEN: SUMIT NAGAL TO FACE 26th SEED TOMAS MACHAC IN 1st ROUND The Indian No:1 Sumit Nagal will be in action at the prestigious Australian Open, the first slam of the year. Fans were so happy after seeing his performance in Auckland and hoping for a good draw in Australian Open. However, his draw…