India’s tennis prowess shone brightly on Monday as both Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti, and Vijay Sundar Prashanth and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan secured their places in the Chengdu and Hangzhou Open finals, respectively.
In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the second-seeded doubles pair of Ivan Dodig and Rafael Matos fell to Bhambri and Olivetti in the Chengdu Open semifinal. The Indian-French duo emerged victorious with a convincing 6-3, 7-6 (11-9) win, concluding the match in an hour and 31 minutes.
Meanwhile, in the Hangzhou Open semifinal, Prashanth and Nedunchezhiyan showcased a remarkable comeback to secure their final berth. After losing the first set without winning a single game, they fought back valiantly to win 0-6, 6-2, 10-4 in a match that lasted an hour and 11 minutes. Their resilience against Ariel Behar and Robert Galloway demonstrated their unwavering determination and tactical prowess.
Both Indian doubles teams are now poised to compete for the prestigious titles in their respective tournaments, showcasing the rising strength and talent of Indian tennis on the global stage.
