Ramkumar Ramanathan, India’s second-highest-ranked participant, was on Saturday granted a wild card entry into the singles fundamental draw of the Bengaluru Open, beginning February 12. Ramkumar, who led India within the latest Davis Cup conflict in opposition to Pakistan, had misplaced within the first spherical of the continuing Chennai ATP Challenger and the chance will give him an opportunity to do nicely on house soil. Ramkumar has reached the singles closing on the ATP Challenger circuit seven occasions, profitable his lone title in Manama, Bahrain, in November 2021.
Curiously, Ramkumar had received his seventh and final doubles Challenger title in Bengaluru with compatriot Saketh Myneni, two years again.
“I’m extraordinarily glad and grateful that Bengaluru Open has granted me the singles fundamental draw wild card. I’m wanting ahead to the match. Bengaluru has at all times been a contented searching floor for me and I’ve had many particular reminiscences right here.
“I simply wish to thank your entire organisation for trusting me. Let one of the best participant win. I’m going to present my greatest,” mentioned Ramkumar, ranked 459.
The Bengaluru Open would be the third Challenger match of the season for Ramkumar, who made the Nonthaburi occasion in January by way of Qualifiers.
“Ramkumar is a terrific expertise and performed a vital position in guaranteeing India’s victory in Davis Cup Tie in opposition to Pakistan lately. He lately Gained two ITF M25 World Tennis Tour occasions in Karnataka on his comeback and we’re proud to have him within the Essential draw of the Bengaluru Open which he completely deserves. His wild card makes the Indian presence stronger and we want him one of the best,” Match Director Sunil Yajaman mentioned.
The organisers have additionally awarded wild card entries to Prajwal Dev and his associate Siddhant Banthia within the doubles fundamental draw together with the staff of Manish Sureshkumar and Sai Karteek Reddy.
“Now we have additionally determined to present wild card entries to 2 Indian pairs in our endeavour to assist the nation’s gamers,” Yajaman added.
“Now we have additionally determined to present wild card entries to 2 Indian pairs in our endeavour to assist the nation’s gamers,” Yajaman added.
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