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Karan Singh has surged to become India's second-highest ranked men's singles tennis player at ATP 426. The 22-year-old achieved this milestone after winning his first ITF title in Tehran and reaching two other finals. His coach credits the rise to improved mental resilience and tactical maturity on court. Singh is now competing in ATP Challenger events to break further into the top 400.

Key Points: Karan Singh Rises to India No. 2 ATP Rank Behind Sumit Nagal

  • Karan Singh jumps 11 spots to ATP 426
  • Claims India No. 2 spot behind Sumit Nagal
  • Won maiden ITF title in Tehran
  • Reached 3 consecutive ITF finals since May
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Tennis: Karan Singh becomes India's No. 2 ranked player

Roundglass Academy's Karan Singh climbs to career-high ATP 426, becoming India's second-ranked singles player after recent ITF title wins.

"This ranking jump is a reward for Karan’s resilience and consistent performances – Aditya Sachdeva, Roundglass Academy"

Chandigarh, July 9

Roundglass Tennis Academy's Karan Singh has climbed to a career-high ranking of World No. 426 in the latest ATP Rankings, making him the second-ranked Indian singles player, just behind India's No.1 Sumit Nagal (World No. 307). With an 11-place jump from 437, Karan has claimed the No. 2 spot among Indian men in the ATP singles standings.

This ranking leap comes on the back of an impressive run of form for the 22-year-old, who has featured in three consecutive ITF World Tennis Tour M15 finals between May and June 2025, winning his maiden ITF title in Tehran, Iran, against Aleksandr Lobanov in straight sets 7-6, 6-2, and finishing runner-up in the other two at Tehran and Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Most recently, Karan competed in the ITF World Tour M25 tournament in Monastir, Tunisia, where he delivered a gritty performance to reach the quarterfinals. He narrowly lost to Italy's Fabrizio Andaloro in a thrilling three-set match: 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-7(7).

"This ranking jump is a reward for Karan's resilience, discipline, and consistent performances over the last few months," said Aditya Sachdeva, Technical Director of Roundglass Tennis Academy. "We've focused on building not just his physical game, but his tactical maturity and mental resilience. Breaking into the top 500 is a big step, and to become India's No. 2 at this stage of his career shows his hunger and potential. We believe this upward trajectory will continue in the months to come."

Karan has been steadily progressing since his Davis Cup debut win for India in February 2025, where he helped the team seal a 4-0 win in the World Group I Playoff. He is currently part of the ATP Challenger Tour swing in India, using these higher-tier tournaments to push toward further ATP ranking gains.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who follows international tennis closely, I must say Karan's rise is impressive but let's not get carried away. The real test will be how he performs against top-300 players consistently. That three-set loss in Tunisia shows promise though!
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Ananya R
So proud of our Chandigarh boy! 🎾 From playing at Sector 10 courts to representing India in Davis Cup - what a journey! Hope he gets wildcards for ATP 250 events to gain more exposure. We need more tennis academies like Roundglass across India.
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Vikram M
Good to see new faces in Indian tennis beyond just Nagal and Bhambri. But AITA needs to ensure equal opportunities for all players. Sometimes it feels like only certain academies get preference in selections.
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Priya S
His mental game improvement is what stands out! That Tehran final win was clinical. More Indian players should focus on mental conditioning along with physical training. Wishing him luck for the Challenger events in India! 🤞
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Michael C
Interesting to see India developing tennis talent beyond cricket. Karan's story shows what proper academy support can do. Wonder if he'll get a chance to train with top players like Nadal or Djokovic at their academies?

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