Australia\u2019s Dane Sweeny and Japan\u2019s Seita Watanabe will headline a competitive doubles field for the ATP Challenger event, which features a strong mix of established doubles specialists and singles players doubling up, adding depth and intrigue to the draw.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sweeny and Watanabe enter as the top-ranked pair in the field with a combined team ranking of 265. Watanabe, ranked 127 in doubles, joins forces with Sweeny, who sits at 138 in singles, forming one of the most formidable combinations in the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Leading the Indian challenge will be S D Prajwal Dev and Nitin Kumar Sinha, the highest-ranked all-Indian duo in the main draw. Dev (219) and Sinha (243) will look to capitalise on familiar home conditions as they take on a seasoned international field.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The doubles draw also underlines the tournament\u2019s depth, with five players competing in both singles and doubles \u2014 Jay Clarke (Great Britain), Sweeny (Australia), Michael Geerts (Belgium), Daniel Michalski (Poland), and Rio Noguchi (Japan).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The seven teams have earned direct entry based on the doubles rankings, highlighting the presence of specialist combinations. In addition, Sweeny, Clarke, and Michalski have gained entry into the doubles draw via their singles rankings, further strengthening the competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking ahead of the tournament, DLTA President Rohit Rajpal emphasised the Delhi Open\u2019s growing stature on the Challenger circuit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Delhi Open has established itself as one of the most competitive Challenger events in the region. It plays a crucial role in bridging Indian talent with top international competition, giving our players the advantage of competing at home while offering fans world-class tennis from close quarters,\u201d Rajpal said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking ahead of the tournament, DLTA President Rohit Rajpal emphasised the Delhi Open\u2019s growing stature on the Challenger circuit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Delhi Open continues to serve as a key stop on the ATP Challenger Tour calendar, offering valuable ranking points and competitive opportunities for emerging and established players alike.<\/p>\r\n\r\n