Tennis: Puneeth Manohar Crowned Doubles Champion At U-14 Super Category Event In Germany

Tennis: Puneeth Manohar crowned doubles champion at U-14 Super Category event in Germany (Image Source: IANS)

Grand Slam Player Development Programme: Roundglass Tennis Academy (RGTA) athlete Puneeth Manohar secured the doubles title at the 49th Internationale Deutsche Tennismeisterschaften U-14 in Duren, Germany.

Partnering with South Korea's Mingeon Choi, Puneeth showcased exceptional skill and synergy at the elite tournament. The event holds immense prestige on the junior circuit, recognised as one of only five highly coveted Tennis Europe Super Category events.

Representing the World Tennis/ATF GSPDP (Grand Slam Player Development Programme) Touring Team, the Indo-Korean duo navigated a highly competitive draw.

After advancing past the Round of 32, the pair delivered a commanding performance in the Round of 16 to defeat Punnapat Nimnuankul of Thailand and Him Wong of Korea 6-3, 6-1 in straight sets.

Carrying that momentum into the deeper stages of the tournament, Puneeth and Mingeon demonstrated incredible resilience and court coverage. In the quarter-finals, they overcame a tough challenge from Mathias Llanos Astudillo of Colombia and Manuel Paniagua Alexenicer of Argentina, securing a 6-4, 6-2 victory.

The duo then booked their place in the championship match with a spectacular 6-4, 6-2 win against the Italian pair of Ulisse Bari and Ruggero Condorelli in the semifinals. They were competing as part of the GSPDP Touring Team, as the young Indian prodigy and his Korean partner captured the title at the 49th Internationale Deutsche Tennismeisterschaften U-14 in Duren.

Carrying that momentum into the deeper stages of the tournament, Puneeth and Mingeon demonstrated incredible resilience and court coverage. In the quarter-finals, they overcame a tough challenge from Mathias Llanos Astudillo of Colombia and Manuel Paniagua Alexenicer of Argentina, securing a 6-4, 6-2 victory.

Puneeth’s European success continues to solidify Roundglass Tennis Academy’s reputation as a premier hub for elite Indian tennis talent, dedicated to shaping champions for the global stage.

Article Source: IANS