Ramkumar Ramanathan Ends Losing Streak with Gritty Win Over Elias Ymer
Indian tennis star Ramkumar Ramanathan finally snapped his five-match losing streak on the Challenger Tour with a hard-fought 5-7, 1-6, 4-6 victory over the in-form Elias Ymer.
The win not only boosts Ramkumar’s confidence but also maintains his perfect 3-0 head-to-head record against the Swedish player.
Coming into the match, Ramkumar had been struggling for form, but he showed resilience and tactical awareness to outplay Ymer.
Despite dropping the first set 5-7, the Indian quickly turned things around, dominating the second set 6-1. In the decider, he held his nerve in key moments, sealing the victory 6-4.
His strong serve and aggressive net play proved decisive against Ymer, who had been enjoying a solid run on the Challenger circuit.
This crucial win keeps Ramkumar in contention for a spot in the main draw of the Pune Challenger. He will now face either Hynek Barton or Kimmer Coppejans in the final round of qualifying.
Both opponents bring different challenges Barton, a rising talent, and Coppejans, a seasoned competitor with extensive Challenger experience.
For Ramkumar, this victory could mark a turning point in his season. A deep run in Pune would not only improve his ranking but also reignite his confidence after a difficult spell.
Indian tennis fans will be hoping he can build on this momentum and secure his place in the main draw.
It was otherwise a very sad day for Indians at Pune as all the other five Indians lost in straight sets.
Sasikumar Lost to Simakin WR332 4-6,3-6
Siddhant lost to Vesely WR362 2-6,3-6
16 year old Arnav lost to Australian Dellavedova 2-6,3-6
Nitin lost to Wan Vyk WR364 5-7,5-7
Rawat lost to Ellis WR305 5-7,2-6
