Indian Players Out of Chennai Open Singles

The Indian players who were in the singles matches at the Chennai Open have now finished playing. While they did not win, Indian players are still playing in the doubles matches. The competition was strong against players from other countries.
By Newsroom | Tennis, India |

The Indian players' journey in the singles matches at the Chennai Open has concluded, marking the end of the home challenge in this part of the tournament. This leaves the focus to shift to the doubles matches where Indian players are still competing. The outcome signifies a tough competition against international talent, as evidenced by the results in the second round of the men's singles and earlier rounds for the women's singles.

Context of the Chennai Open:The Chennai Open is a professional tennis tournament played annually in Chennai, India. For the year 2025, it is noted as a WTA 250-level competition for women and an ATP Challenger event for men.

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  • The WTA 250 Chennai Open is scheduled to take place from October 27 to November 2, 2025.

  • It is played on outdoor hard courts.

  • The tournament features both singles and doubles draws.

  • The men's ATP Challenger event has also been underway, with key matches occurring around the same time.

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Men's Singles: Indian Challenge Ends

The Indian challenge in the men's singles at the ATP Challenger Chennai Open concluded with the exit of Sumit Nagal and Sidharth Rawat in the second round.

  • Sumit Nagal, India's top-ranked player, was defeated by Petr Bar Biryukov of Russia with a score of 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-3. Nagal had won the first set and appeared to be in a strong position before his opponent made a comeback.

  • Sidharth Rawat lost to Maks Kasnikowski of Poland in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3.

Other men's singles results from the second round include:

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  • Luca Castelnuovo (Sui) bt Oliver Crawford (GBr) 1-6, 6-3, 7-6(5)

  • Ilia Simakin bt Philip Sekulic (Aus) 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(1)

  • Frederico Ferreira Silva (Por) bt Duje Ajdukovic (Cro) 6-3, 6-4

  • Ioannis Xilas (Gre) bt Eric Vanshelboim (Ukr) 6-3, 6-4

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Women's Singles: Early Exits for Indian Players

For the WTA 250 Chennai Open, Indian players also faced early exits in the singles matches.

  • Shrivalli Bhamidipaty was defeated by Kimberly Birrell of Australia, seeded seventh, with a score of 5-7, 6-7(2). Bhamidipaty showed resilience, saving two set points in the second set, but Birrell's experience proved decisive.

  • Sahaja Yamalapalli lost to Donna Vekic, the third seed, with a score of 2-6, 2-6.

It was noted that Vaishnavi Adkar, who was a lucky loser, also exited the tournament. Several seeded players in the WTA event have also been eliminated early, including Zeynep Sonmez (Seed #1), Francesca Jones (Seed #2), Donna Vekic (Seed #3), Lucia Bronzetti (Seed #5), and Diane Parry (Seed #9). Janice Tjen (Seed #4) has reached the finals, and Kimberly Birrell (Seed #7) has reached the finals.

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Doubles Competition Continues

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While the singles challenge has ended for India, Indian players are still participating in the doubles matches. The quarter-final results for the doubles are as follows:

  • Pruchya Isaro (Tha) & Niki Poonacha bt Lohithaksha Bathrinath & Abhinav Sanjeev Shanmugam 6-4, 6-1

  • Jay Clarke (GBr) & Mukund Sasikumar bt Siddhant Banthia & Saketh Myneni 7-5, 6-4

  • S.D. Prajwal Dev & Nitin Kumar Sinha bt Ishaque Eqbal & Manish Sureshkumar 4-6, 6-2, [10-8]

  • Felix Gill & Alastair Gray (GBr) bt Luca Castelnuovo (Sui) & Rio Noguchi (Jpn) 7-6(2), 7-6(5)

Expert Analysis

The early exit of top Indian singles players highlights the high level of competition present at the ATP Challenger and WTA 250 events. These tournaments serve as crucial platforms for players to earn ranking points and gain experience against a diverse international field. The performances of Indian players in doubles suggest continued dedication and potential in that format.

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Conclusion

The Indian presence in the singles categories of the Chennai Open 2025 has concluded. Both Sumit Nagal and Sidharth Rawat were eliminated in the second round of the men's ATP Challenger event, while Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Sahaja Yamalapalli saw their runs end in the WTA 250 singles draw. Despite these setbacks in singles, the tournament continues with the doubles matches, where Indian players remain in contention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Did Indian players win any singles matches at the Chennai Open?
No, the Indian players in the singles matches have been knocked out of the tournament. They played against strong players from other countries.
Q: Who were the Indian players in the singles matches?
In the men's singles, Sumit Nagal and Sidharth Rawat played. In the women's singles, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Sahaja Yamalapalli played.
Q: Are Indian players still in the tournament?
Yes, some Indian players are still playing in the doubles matches of the Chennai Open.