Indian duo Adil Kalyanpur and Mukund Sasikumar secured a spot in the men’s doubles final at the SM Krishna Memorial Open in Bengaluru by defeating the second-seeded pair from Ireland and Australia. Their strong performance has kept Indian hopes alive in the doubles event, showcasing their impressive form. On the other hand, another Indian pair, Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Saketh Myneni, faced a defeat against a team from Kazakhstan in straight sets.
Former top-50 player Ilya Ivashka displayed a composed performance to overcome Britain’s third seed in a gripping semifinal match. He will now face fourth-seed Petr Bar Biryukov in the final, who emerged victorious in a challenging semifinal encounter. The singles semifinals of the day were intense, lasting over two hours each, setting up an exciting final showdown between Ivashka and Biryukov.
Ivashka took the lead in the first set by breaking serve early on, showcasing his aggressive baseline game and ATP Tour experience. Despite a strong comeback from Stewart in the second set, Ivashka dominated the decisive set with composure in longer rallies to secure the win. Meanwhile, Biryukov’s powerful play and strong forehand helped him outlast Alastair Gray in a dramatic three-setter, earning a place in the final after a fierce battle.
