Tennis: Puneeth Manohar crowned doubles champion at U-14 Super Category event in Germany
Chandigarh, Aug 3
Roundglass Tennis Academy athlete Puneeth Manohar secured the doubles title at the 49th Internationale Deutsche Tennismeisterschaften U-14 in Duren, Germany.
Partnering with South Korea's Mingeon Choi, Puneeth showcased exceptional skill and synergy at the elite tournament. The event holds immense prestige on the junior circuit, recognised as one of only five highly coveted Tennis Europe Super Category events.
Representing the World Tennis/ATF GSPDP (Grand Slam Player Development Programme) Touring Team, the Indo-Korean duo navigated a highly competitive draw.
After advancing past the Round of 32, the pair delivered a commanding performance in the Round of 16 to defeat Punnapat Nimnuankul of Thailand and Him Wong of Korea 6-3, 6-1 in straight sets.
Carrying that momentum into the deeper stages of the tournament, Puneeth and Mingeon demonstrated incredible resilience and court coverage. In the quarter-finals, they overcame a tough challenge from Mathias Llanos Astudillo of Colombia and Manuel Paniagua Alexenicer of Argentina, securing a 6-4, 6-2 victory.
The duo then booked their place in the championship match with a spectacular 6-4, 6-2 win against the Italian pair of Ulisse Bari and Ruggero Condorelli in the semifinals. They were competing as part of the GSPDP Touring Team, as the young Indian prodigy and his Korean partner captured the title at the 49th Internationale Deutsche Tennismeisterschaften U-14 in Duren.
In the grand finale, the duo faced off against Patricio Alvarez Chavez of Mexico and Vitor Marques Moraes of Brazil. Puneeth and Mingeon came out firing and had already taken early control of the match, leading 1-0 in the opening set, when their opponents were forced to retire from the title clash. The early conclusion officially sealed a memorable and thoroughly deserved European title for the Indo-Korean pair.
Puneeth's European success continues to solidify Roundglass Tennis Academy's reputation as a premier hub for elite Indian tennis talent, dedicated to shaping champions for the global stage.
— IANS
Reader Comments
So proud to see young Indian talent shine on the international stage! The way he and his Korean partner played together shows real teamwork. This is just the beginning - I'm sure we'll see more such victories from Puneeth.
Great job Puneeth! 👏 But I wonder why the article doesn't mention more about Puneeth's singles performance. The media always gives more attention to foreign tournaments. Still, this is a fantastic achievement and deserves all the recognition!
Impressive performance from such a young player. The GSPDP touring team model seems to be working well for developing international experience. Hope to see more Indian players following this pathway to success!
This is truly inspiring for young Indian athletes! 🎾 The Roundglass Tennis Academy is setting a great example. I just wish more corporate houses in India would invest in sports academies like this. We have so much talent, we just need the right platforms!
The partnership with the Korean player shows how international collaboration can help young athletes grow. Winning a Tennis Europe event is a massive stepping stone. Looking forward to watching Puneeth's journey ahead! 🇮🇳
T Tanya I Amazing achievement We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.