The top-seeded Indian duo of Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Arjun Kadhe started strong at the Maha Open ATP Pune Challenger, defeating a fellow Indian pair of Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli 6-3 6-3.

Dominant Performance:

Nedunchezhiyan and Kadhe displayed their experience and teamwork throughout the match, showcasing their coordinated volleys and powerful serves. They capitalized on crucial moments, breaking their opponents’ serve twice in each set to secure a comfortable victory.

Quotes from the Winning Team:

“It was really good,” said Kadhe. “We missed the last two weeks in Chennai and Bengaluru, so it was our first match after a small setback. So it was really good coming out, fighting and getting that momentum back. So I am really glad we got through.”

Nedunchezhiyan echoed his partner’s sentiments, adding, “Obviously Niki (Poonacha) and Rithvik (Bollipalli) have also had a very good start to the season. So I’m sure they are also going to have a very good season. But I am very happy for us as a team because like Arjun mentioned, it has mentally not been easy with a few injuries for both of us. But this was a quality win against a battle-tested team. Very very happy to still be alive at the Maha Open.”

Looking Ahead:

This win advances Nedunchezhiyan and Kadhe to the quarter-final of the doubles tournament, where they will face the German pair of Schnaitter/Wallner.

Indian Presence at the Pune Challenger:

The victory by Nedunchezhiyan and Kadhe adds to the positive momentum for Indian players at the Pune Challenger. Mukund Sasikumar’s dominant win in the singles competition earlier today added to that sentiment.

With both singles and doubles players performing well, Indian fans have plenty to cheer for as the Pune Challenger progresses. The upcoming matches promise exciting encounters, and Nedunchezhiyan and Kadhe will be aiming to continue their impressive run and go deeper into the tournament.