Arjun Kadhe and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan have stormed into the semifinals of the Maha Open ATP Pune Challenger after a convincing victory in their quarter-final match. The Indian duo displayed exceptional teamwork and strategic brilliance, leaving their German opponents with little room for maneuver.
Quotes Reflecting on the Win
- Kadhe Expresses Gratitude for Fan Support: “It’s great. It was a tough match. This team (opponents) has done well in the last couple of weeks. It was good to have people come out and cheer for us. That helped. The 2nd set went down to the wire. We played very solid and did not give them many looks. Very happy to be in the semis.”
- Nedunchezhiyan Acknowledges Doubles Dream of India Initiative: “Also very grateful to Mr. Kishor Patil and the Doubles Dream of India initiative – having physios and coaches to help us out this week with tactical stuff and taking care of our bodies. All these things make a big difference. We are very happy to be competing over here on Friday.”
Looking Ahead: A Challenging Semifinal Awaits
In the semifinal clash, the Indian pair will face Frenchman Dan Added and Korean Yunseong Chung, who beat Indian wildcards Parikshit Somani and Siddhant Banthia in the quarter-final. However, Kadhe and Nedunchezhiyan will fancy their chances of making the final.
Photo – Mrinal Kaul