Suresh attended the event as part of the Wake Forest University men\u2019s tennis team, which won the 2025 NCAA Division I championship. Wake Forest defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 4-2 in the final to claim their second national title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While addressing the champions, Trump singled out Suresh for special praise. He said: \u201cAlso in the winner\u2019s circle, we have the 2025 NCAA men\u2019s tennis champions, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. They battled through a fierce postseason to claim their second national title. DK Suresh delivered the clinching point to UCLA's 4-2 victory over TCU in the final. And I want to congratulate you.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI said, \u2018Who is the best player in the team?\u2019 and they all pointed to you. Congratulations, and that\u2019s really incredible, DK, what you have done. You had a great year. Thank you very much.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 26-year-old from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, has been one of the rising names in Indian tennis. Earlier in 2026, he played a key role in India\u2019s 3-2 win over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifiers, winning both his singles matches and contributing in doubles as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI said, \u2018Who is the best player in the team?\u2019 and they all pointed to you. Congratulations, and that\u2019s really incredible, DK, what you have done. You had a great year. Thank you very much.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Suresh has a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 462, achieved in April 2026, and a doubles ranking of No. 352, achieved on August 18, 2025. Young Indian star made his ATP main draw debut at the Winston-Salem Open in 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n