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Karan Singh Finishes Runner-Up at M25 Kolkata Tennis Tournament

Karan Singh put up a resilient fight before falling to Australia's Philip Sekulic in the final of the ITF M25 Kolkata tournament. The Indian athlete battled through a tough draw, staging multiple comebacks to reach the title clash. This performance adds to a strong season where he won his first professional singles title on home soil in Hyderabad. His consistent growth has earned him a place on the Indian Davis Cup squad, marking him as a promising star.

Key Points: Karan Singh Runner-Up at ITF M25 Kolkata Tennis Final

  • Runner-up finish at $25K event
  • Strong comeback performances in quarters & semis
  • Won first pro singles title in Hyderabad in January
  • Earned spot on Indian Davis Cup squad
  • Trains at Roundglass Tennis Academy
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M25 Kolkata: Karan Singh finishes runner-up after a hard-fought final

Indian tennis star Karan Singh finishes runner-up at the ITF M25 Kolkata tournament after a hard-fought final against Australia's Philip Sekulic.

"highlights his growing physical and tactical maturity on the professional circuit - Press Release"

Kolkata, March 15

Roundglass Tennis Academy athlete Karan Singh put up a resilient fight before going down to Australia's Philip Sekulic in the final of the ITF Men's World Tennis Tour M25 Kolkata tournament on Sunday.

In the singles final played at the Bengal Tennis Association stadium, Karan faced a challenging opening set but bounced back strongly in the second. He pushed his Australian opponent to the limit, taking the second set to a tie-breaker before ultimately falling 1-6, 6-7, according to a press release.

Despite the loss in the title clash, Karan's impressive run to the final of the $25,000 hard-court event highlights his growing physical and tactical maturity on the professional circuit.

En route to the final, the second-seeded Karan displayed exceptional form. He opened his campaign with a hard-fought 7-6(5), 6-4 victory over compatriot Aditya Balsekar in the first round. In the second round, he confidently dispatched Russia's Bekhan Atlangeriev 6-2, 7-6(4).

Karan then showed immense grit in the quarterfinals, overcoming eighth seed Yurii Dzhavakian of Ukraine in a gruelling three-setter, bouncing back from a set down to win 6-7, 6-3, 7-5. He repeated this resilient performance in the semifinals, staging another impressive comeback to defeat fellow Indian Sidharth Rawat 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 and book his spot in the title clash.

The runner-up finish in Kolkata adds to Karan's string of strong and consistent performances this year on the professional circuit. Earlier this season in January, the 22-year-old clinched the ITF M15 Hyderabad singles title--his first professional singles title on Indian soil by stunning top seed Max Houkes of the Netherlands in straight sets.

Furthermore, Karan's growing stature has seen him consistently compete at higher-level ATP Challenger 100 and 75 events this year, making main draw appearances in Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, and New Delhi.

His continuous growth, ability to challenge higher-ranked opponents, and dominant on-court presence recently earned him a well-deserved spot as a member of the Indian Davis Cup squad, cementing his position as one of the country's most promising tennis stars.

Karan trains at the Roundglass Tennis Academy in Chandigarh, where he continues to hone his all-around game.

- ANI

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Rohit P
So close! That second-set tie-breaker must have been nerve-wracking. But runner-up in an M25 event is a huge achievement. His comeback wins in the quarters and semis were epic. Davis Cup call-up is fully deserved.
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David E
Impressive consistency from the young player. Winning a title in Hyderabad and now a final in Kolkata back-to-back is a sign of real progress on the tour. The physical maturity they mention is key for the grind of the pro circuit.
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Aditya G
Bas, thoda sa aur hota toh title aa jaata! But no shame in this loss. He's only 22 and already making main draws at Challengers. We need to support our athletes more. When is the next tournament?
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Sarah B
A respectful note: while the fight was great, the first set scoreline of 1-6 suggests there might be a mental block or slow start in big finals. Hopefully his team works on that. Otherwise, a stellar tournament!
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Vikram M
Chandigarh's Roundglass Academy is producing some serious talent. Good to see Indian players getting quality training at home. Karan's journey from M15 winner to M25 finalist and Davis Cup is the right path. More power to him!

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