Australia’s Dane Sweeny and Japan’s Seita Watanabe will lead the doubles field at the Delhi Open 2026, scheduled at the DLTA Complex from February 16 to 22. Indian duo S D Prajwal Dev and Nitin Kumar Sinha, ranked highest among all-Indian pairs, will also vie for success on familiar home ground. The tournament will witness a mix of established doubles specialists and singles players competing in the ATP Challenger event.
Sweeny and Watanabe, boasting a combined team ranking of 265, are the top-ranked pair in the competition. With Watanabe at 127 in doubles and Sweeny at 138 in singles, they form a strong partnership. Notably, the doubles draw features five players who will compete in both singles and doubles, including Jay Clarke, Sweeny, Michael Geerts, Daniel Michalski, and Rio Noguchi.
The tournament has attracted seven teams based on doubles rankings, showcasing specialist combinations in the field. Additionally, players like Sweeny, Clarke, and Michalski have secured spots in the doubles draw through their singles rankings, further enhancing the level of competition. DLTA President Rohit Rajpal highlighted the Delhi Open’s growing reputation on the Challenger circuit, emphasizing its role in providing Indian talent exposure to top international competition.
Rajpal also stressed the significance of doubles in player development, noting the high quality of this year’s doubles field. The mix of specialist doubles players and singles competitors elevates the tournament’s standard, offering Indian players exposure to diverse playing styles and strategic challenges at the Challenger level. The Delhi Open remains a pivotal event on the ATP Challenger Tour calendar, offering valuable ranking points and competitive opportunities for players at all levels.
