Indian tennis stars Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni delivered a thrilling performance, securing their place in the men’s doubles final by defeating the determined Korean team of Seongchan Hong and Soonwoo Kwon.
The match commenced with the Indian duo dominating the opening set, achieving a convincing 6-1 victory. However, the Korean pair showcased remarkable resilience, staging a remarkable comeback in the second set, eventually forcing a tiebreaker with a score of 6-7(8).
The tiebreaker evolved into a high-stakes battle, with both teams demonstrating exceptional skills and unwavering determination. In the end, it was Ramanathan and Myneni who maintained their composure, securing the tiebreaker with a resounding 10-0 win. This impressive triumph earned the Indian team a spot in the coveted men’s doubles final. Their opponents in the gold medal match will be the team from Chinese Taipei, who earned their place by defeating Thailand. India boasts a rich history in men’s doubles tennis, having clinched the title in the previous edition of the games in Indonesia. In that event, Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan formed a formidable partnership that secured victory in the final.
While Bopanna and his partner Yuki Bhambri have exited the men’s doubles competition, Bopanna remains in contention for a medal in the mixed doubles alongside Rutuja Bhosale