Sumter, SC – August 17, 2025 – The formidable Indian tennis pair of Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli concluded a strong week at the ATP 125 Sumter Challenger, finishing as the finalists in the doubles category. In a hard-fought summit clash on Sunday, the duo went down to the American pair of Ryan Seggerman and Patrik Trhac with a final score of 6-4, 7-6.

Balaji and Bollipalli, who have been showcasing impressive chemistry on the court, battled their way through a competitive draw to reach the final of the prestigious Challenger event, also known as the Serve First Open.

Their journey to the final was marked by a series of compelling performances. In the semi-finals, they overcame the tough challenge of Vasil Kirkov and Bart Stevens in a tight contest, clinching the match 7-5, 7-6(8). The quarter-finals saw them edge out Patrick Harper and Pruchya Isaro in a thrilling match tie-breaker, with the scoreboard reading 6-4, 4-6, 12-10.

Throughout the tournament, the Indian duo displayed resilience and skillful play, earning valuable ranking points and demonstrating their prowess on the ATP Challenger Tour. While the title remained just out of reach, their performance as finalists in Sumter is a testament to their growing partnership and a positive indicator for their upcoming tournaments.