Digvijay Pratap Singh capped off a rewarding two-week stretch on the ITF World Tennis Tour with the biggest title of his career so far, winning the M25 Bhopal crown after a gritty comeback victory over compatriot Nitin Kumar Sinha.
For a player returning from injury and fighting to rebuild momentum, this triumph is not just a trophy it is a turning point.
The final in Bhopal delivered all the drama one expects from two hungry Indian competitors. Digvijay, who came into the match with confidence from a strong run in Bhubaneswar the previous week, found himself in deep trouble during the first-set tiebreak. Down 2–5 and having saved two set points, he clawed his way back with measured aggression and calm decision-making, eventually taking the tiebreak 7–6.
Through the final, Digvijay had shown enough of his trademark grit to underline why this title means so much. The courage to fight back under scoreboard pressure has always been one of his key strengths, and it resurfaced at exactly the right time.
A Strong Two-Week Build-Up
The Bhopal title did not come in isolation. A week earlier, Digvijay had produced an equally impressive run at the M15 Bhubaneswar, where he finished runner-up. His level there laid the foundation for the breakthrough that followed.
In Bhubaneswar (M15):
- 1st Round: Defeated Shanker Heisnam 7–5, 6–1
- 2nd Round: Beat Sandesh Dattatray Kurale 6–1, 6–1
- Quarter-final: Outplayed Ukraine’s Vadym Kovalchuk 6–4, 6–2
- Semi-final: Overcame Kabir Hans 6–2, 6–2
- Final: Fell short against SD Prajwal Dev 6–7(4), 7–5, 1–6
Reaching the final gave him match rhythm after a long injury spell. The three back-to-back straight-sets wins also showed that his timing and movement were returning sharply. Although he lost the final, pushing Prajwal into a third set further validated his fitness.
Dominance in Bhopal (M25)
If Bhubaneswar was about rebuilding flow, Bhopal was about translating that flow into results at a higher level. The M25 draw was admittedly weaker than usual, but Digvijay still had to take care of business and he did it with authority.
In Bhopal (M25):
- 1st Round: Beat Freek Van Donselaar (NED) 6–7(4), 6–3, 6–2
- 2nd Round: Defeated Kabir Hans 6–2, 6–2
- Quarter-final: Outclassed Rohan Mehra 6–4, 6–3
- Semi-final: Overcame Siddhant Banthia 3-1 when he retired
- •Final: Led Nitin Kumar Sinha 6-4, 7–6(5)
The run highlighted two important qualities in Digvijay’s return:
Physical resilience: Winning long three-set matches on consecutive days reflects growing fitness after injury layoffs.
Composure in tight moments: His first-round comeback, the semifinal turnaround, and the tiebreak fight in the final all showed a mental maturity that has evolved over the last few seasons.
A Much-Needed Boost After Injury: For Digvijay, who has spent the past year struggling with fitness issues and inconsistent match play, this title arrives at the ideal moment. Injuries often require players not just to rebuild physically but to rediscover competitive intensity. Winning matches from difficult positions like he did in Bhopal accelerates that psychological reset.
Even with a lighter field compared to usual M25 standards, the importance of this title remains unquestioned. When a player is working his way back, confidence is currency, and Digvijay has now banked plenty of it.
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This title will push Digvijay into the top 700 of the ATP rankings, a significant jump considering the time he has spent out of action. With two deep runs in two weeks and 35 ranking points from the M25 victory, he has given himself a platform to plan a stronger 2026 campaign potentially targeting more M25s, Challenger qualifying rounds, and a higher volume of tournaments abroad.
The last few months have seen several Indian men struggle with form and fitness, making Digvijay’s resurgence particularly encouraging. His performances add depth to India’s second tier of singles players, a space that desperately needs consistency as veterans like Nagal continue fluctuating due to injuries and scheduling pressures.
Digvijay Pratap Singh leaves these two weeks not only with a trophy but with renewed belief. The rhythm is returning, the body is responding, and the results are flowing again. His next steps will depend on how consistently he can maintain this match fitness, but for now, his maiden M25 title marks a landmark achievement and a reminder of his potential when fully healthy.
For a player rebuilding from injury, these are not just wins. They are building blocks for a bigger comeback.
A strong two weeks. A breakthrough title. A return worth celebrating.
