Synopsis
The Bengaluru Open 2025 draw is out, highlighting an exciting week of tennis at KSLTA Courts, Cubbon Park, featuring top Indian players in crucial first-round matches from February 24 to March 2.Key Takeaways
- Ramkumar Ramanathan vs Shintaro Mochizuki in first round.
- Rishi Reddy challenges Sasikumar Mukund.
- Top seed Victor Kopriva faces a qualifier.
- Defending champions are Ramkumar and Saketh.
- Over $200,000 prize pool and 125 ATP points at stake.
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (NationPress) The draw for the Bengaluru Open 2025 has been officially revealed, promising an exhilarating week of tennis at the KSLTA Courts, Cubbon Park. With leading Indian players preparing for critical first-round matches, this ATP Challenger 125 event is set to deliver thrilling action from February 24 to March 2.
Indian wildcard Ramkumar Ramanathan is scheduled to compete against the seventh seed Shintaro Mochizuki in a much-anticipated opening-round match. Rising talent Manas Dhamne will face a qualifier, while wildcard SD Prajwal Dev will take on the formidable Marek Gengel.
Aryan Shah, who has made a mark in the qualifiers, will vie for a position in the main draw against Kris Van Wyk. In a notable matchup, Bengaluru's own Rishi Reddy will challenge Sasikumar Mukund for a chance to enter the singles main draw.
The tournament’s top seed, Victor Kopriva, will commence his journey against a qualifier, while second seed Tristan Schoolkate prepares to face Kumoyun Sultanov from Uzbekistan. The third seed, Brandon Holt, will go up against Valentin Vacherot, ensuring an action-packed lineup.
In the doubles main draw, the top-seeded duo Anirudh Chandrasekar and Ray Ho will confront Sai Karteek Reddy Ganta and Kumoyun Sultanov in their first match. Defending champions Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni will kick off their title defense against Jacopo Berrettini and Enrico Dalla Valle.
Moreover, second seeds Bayldon Blake and Matthew Christopher Romios are set to take on Kokoro Isomura and Kris Van Wyk in the initial round.
Commenting on the draw, Tournament Director Sunil Yajman stated, “The Bengaluru Open has consistently been a platform for exceptional talent, and this year’s draw exemplifies that. With a brilliant mix of seasoned and upcoming players, we are in for a fantastic week of tennis.”
The draw ceremony was attended by Maheshwar Rao IAS, Hon. Secretary, KSLTA and Organising Secretary of the Bengaluru Open, Sunil Yajman, Asian Games 2023 silver medallists Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni, wildcard Rishi Reddy, and singles qualifier player Aryan Shah. With 125 ATP ranking points and $200,000 in prize money on the line, the Bengaluru Open is poised to offer top-level tennis excitement.
