Alongside nagal

Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association: The stage is set for an exciting week of world-class tennis at the 10th edition of the Bengaluru Open, following the main draw ceremony held on Saturday at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium. The ATP Challenger 125 tournament will get underway on Monday.

India No. 1 Sumit Nagal will open his campaign against homegrown talent SD Prajwal Dev, while top seed Pedro Martinez of Spain has been drawn against a qualifier in the first round. Seasoned campaigners, including second seed Harold Mayot, third seed Jay Clarke, and fourth seed Lloyd Harris, also find themselves in competitive sections of the draw, setting the stage for a fiercely contested opening round.

There will be a strong Indian representation in the main draw, with six Indian players in action — highlighting the tournament’s continued commitment to providing domestic talent with opportunities at a high international level. Alongside Nagal and Prajwal Dev, the Indian contingent includes India No. 2 Aryan Shah, India No. 3 Karan Singh, and wild card entrants Dhakshineswar Suresh and Manas Damne.