Indian tennis’ rising star Manas Dhamne is set for the biggest challenge of his young career as he enters the qualifying draw of the prestigious ATP 1000 Mutua Madrid Open, held on clay courts in Spain.
The tournament, scheduled from April 21 to 27, 2025, marks Dhamne’s debut in a Masters-level event and showcases his rapid progression on the professional circuit.
Spotlight on Manas
Still just a teenager, Dhamne has been steadily building his profile through ITF and Challenger events, and this wild card into Madrid’s qualifying is a major vote of confidence from tournament organizers.
The Spanish capital has seen stars rise before—and for Manas, this week is an opportunity to announce himself on the global stage.
He joins a field stacked with seasoned players and top-ranked contenders, but his presence is a testament to India’s growing investment in grooming next-gen tennis talent. A solid performance here, even a first-round win, would be monumental for his confidence and ranking.
Other Indians in Action (April 21–27 Weekly Schedule)
While Dhamne headlines the Indian roster at the elite level, a large group of Indian players are spread across the globe in ITF and Challenger circuits this week:
ATP/WTA Main & Challenger Tour
- Yuki Bhambri continues his doubles run in Madrid alongside Robert Galloway.
- Rohan Bopanna partners Ben Shelton in the doubles draw.
- In the ATP Challenger Tour, Ramkumar Ramanathan, Siddhant Banthia, and Prajwal Dev are in action across South Korea, Italy, and Ivory Coast.
ITF Men’s Circuit
- Chirag Duhan (Italy), Tushar Sharma, Aditya Chopra (Egypt), and Prasad Ingale (Kazakhstan) are fighting through qualifying rounds.
- Others like Mohit Sharma, Karthik Anand, and Rohan Mehra are looking to build ranking momentum.
ITF Women’s Circuit
- Ankita Raina competes at W75 Chiasso (Switzerland), while Riya Bhatia, Sahaja Yamalapalli, and Prarthana Thombare spread across the U.S. and Japan.
- A large Indian contingent is in action at the W15 Shymkent (Kazakhstan), including Smriti Bhasin, Akanksha Nitture, and Pooja Ingale.
The Bigger Picture
India’s tennis calendar continues to expand in both volume and variety. With Indian players contesting events from Madrid to Monastir, this week is a reflection of both emerging talent and seasoned professionals pushing forward.
But all eyes this week will be on Manas Dhamne. Madrid could be the springboard that catapults him into the big league. The journey is just beginning—but the stage is now set.
