National champions day

US President Donald Trump: US President Donald Trump praised Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh during the National Champions Day event held at the White House. The annual celebration honours top NCAA teams and student-athletes for their achievements and contributions at the national level.

Suresh attended the event as part of the Wake Forest University men’s 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.

While addressing the champions, Trump singled out Suresh for special praise. He said: “Also in the winner’s circle, we have the 2025 NCAA men’s 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."