Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan, the dynamic all-Indian tennis team, emerged victorious at the Seoul Open 2024 men’s doubles tennis championship in South Korea. They secured their fourth ATP Challenger title together by defeating Vasil Kirkov from the USA and Bart Stevens from the Netherlands in a thrilling final that ended with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 10-3.
This triumph adds to their impressive list of achievements, which includes winning the Bengaluru Open crowns in 2022 and 2024, as well as the Chennai Open earlier this year. The duo also claimed the men’s doubles silver medal at the Asian Games 2023 held in Hangzhou, China.
In the semi-finals of the Seoul Open, Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan outplayed Nam Ji Sung from South Korea and Joshua Paris from Great Britain with a score of 7-6(9), 6-4. Prior to that, they defeated second seeds Cristian Rodríguez from Colombia and Matthew Romios from Australia in the opening round, followed by a victory against Korean wild cards Jeong Yeongseok and Park Uisung in the quarter-finals.
On a different note, India’s rising star Karan Singh achieved a significant milestone by securing his first ATP Challenger title at the Brazzaville Challenger 2024 tennis tournament in Congo. Teaming up with French player Florent Bax, the 21-year-old Karan Singh clinched the doubles title by defeating the fourth-seeded pair of Simone Agostini from Italy and Aleck Beckley from South Africa with a score of 7-5, 6-1 in the final.
During their impressive title run, Karan Singh and Florent Bax also overcame the challenge posed by third seeds Filip Cristian Jianu from Romania and Santiago Rodríguez Taverna from Argentina in the quarter-finals. This victory marks a significant achievement in Karan Singh’s burgeoning tennis career, signaling a promising future ahead.
The success of both Indian tennis teams on the international stage highlights the growing talent and potential within the country’s tennis circuit. With Saketh Myneni, Ramkumar Ramanathan, and Karan Singh showcasing their skills and determination, Indian tennis fans have much to look forward to in the coming years. Their achievements serve as inspiration for aspiring tennis players across the nation, encouraging them to pursue their dreams and strive for excellence in the sport.
