Suresh Keerthivassan claims singles title in tennis tournament
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 16 2024:
Suresh Keerthivassan won the singles title while the pair of Iftikhar and Jaya Prakash sealed the doubles crown of the AITA Men's National Ranking Tennis Tournament at Officers' Club, Lamphelpat on Friday.
Suresh shrugged off a set down to beat Ganesh Manish 2-6 6-3 6-2 in the final of the men's singles event.
Earlier in the semifinal, Suresh overcame a stiff challenge from Rahane to register a 7-6 (9-7) 7-5 victory.
On the other hand, Iftikhar and Jaya Prakash pulled off a 7-5 6-4 win over Rakane and Gadgil to secure the doubles title.
In the semifinal, the Iftikhar-Prakash pair
defeated Bhicky-Arunava 6-4 6-1 .