PARIS, France – May 29, 2025 – Indian junior tennis player Rethin Pranav, 17, concluded his Roland Garros Juniors qualification campaign today, bowing out in the first round after a fiercely contested match against 13th seed Hidde Schoenmakers of the Netherlands. Pranav ultimately fell 4-6, 4-6 in a battle that showcased his promising talent and resilience.

The match, held at the prestigious Roland Garros grounds, was marked by tight games and intense rallies. Despite the straight-sets loss, the scoreboard belied the closeness of the contest. The final points tally of 74-66 in favor of Schoenmakers underscores just how razor-thin the margin was between the two competitors.

Pranav demonstrated his fighting spirit particularly in the second set, where he impressively broke back to level the score at 4-4, igniting hopes of a comeback. However, Schoenmakers responded immediately, securing another crucial break of serve to ultimately close out the match.