Tata Open Maharashtra: Griekspoor clinches title with comeback win over Bonzi
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Griekspoor clinches title with comeback win over Bonzi

The Hindu  

Tallon Griekspoor clinched his maiden ATP Tour singles title following an impressive come-from-behind victory over Benjamin Bonzi at the Tata Open Maharashtra here on Saturday. In a high-quality fare that lasted 2 hours and 17 minutes, the Dutchman won 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 to become the first men’s singles hard-court titlist from his country since Sjeng Schalken – the losing semifinalist to Pete Sampras at the 2002 US Open – in Stockholm way back in 2001. The Bonzi serve was threatened again in the 11th game, but this time Griekspoor cracked it open, executing a stunning backhand lob to go up 6-5. Two backhand winners, one down the line and one cross-court, and a superb sliding lob – more a lift – brought him within one point of a 2-1 lead.

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Tata Open Maharashtra: New dawn for the Dutch, same old story for India
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: New dawn for the Dutch, same old story for India

The Hindu  

For Tata Open Maharashtra, the 2023 edition was a return to its pristine past. | Photo Credit: PTI This has been accompanied by the troubling trend of Indians increasingly shifting to doubles, with even Yuki Bhambri, the winner of 2009 Australian Open junior singles title and one of India’s best talents, making the switch. The 26-year-old was the first men’s …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor Clinches Maiden ATP Tour Title in Pune
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor Clinches Maiden ATP Tour Title in Pune

News 18  

The Dutch tennis star Tallon Griekspoor dropped the first set but pulled off a stunning come-from-behind 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 win against the World No. 60 Benjamin Bonzi in a thrilling single final to clinch the fifth edition of the Tata Open Maharashtra as well as his maiden ATP Tour title at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune on Saturday. The Tamil …

Griekspoor trumps Bonzi to clinch Tata Open
1 year, 11 months ago

Griekspoor trumps Bonzi to clinch Tata Open

Hindustan Times  

His father a former motocross driver, Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor has a natural thrill for speed. Griekspoor, the world No 95 who’d broken into the top 50 last year after winning six Challenger titles in 2021, wrapped his hands around the 2023 ATP Tata Open Maharashtra trophy beating 60th-ranked Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the final on Saturday. The …

Maharashtra Open: Tallon Griekspoor wins maiden ATP World Tour title, pips Benjamin Bonzi in close final
1 year, 11 months ago

Maharashtra Open: Tallon Griekspoor wins maiden ATP World Tour title, pips Benjamin Bonzi in close final

Firstpost  

Griekspoor won the intense Tata Open Maharashtra title clash 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 against his dogged French rival Benjamin Bonzi in two hours and 16 minutes Pune: Tallon Griekspoor prevailed in a high-voltage three-set final against Benjamin Bonzi to win his maiden ATP World Tour title as the first-time finalists dished out a gripping game of tennis here Saturday. The Netherlands’ …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Indian pair of Jeevan-Balaji loses in final to Belgians Gille, Vliegen
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Indian pair of Jeevan-Balaji loses in final to Belgians Gille, Vliegen

The Hindu  

The dream run of the all-Indian pair of N. Sriram Balaji and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan did not have a fairytale ending at the Tata Open Maharashtra as it went down 4-6, 4-6 to fourth-seeded Belgians, Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen, in the men’s doubles final at the Balewadi Stadium on Saturday. In the first set, Gille countered Jeevan’s serve, wide into …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Benjamin Bonzi to face Griekspoor in men’s singles final
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Benjamin Bonzi to face Griekspoor in men’s singles final

The Hindu  

It will be a battle between two first-time ATP Tour finalists when Benjamin Bonzi takes on Tallon Griekspoor in the singles summit clash of the Tata Open Maharashtra on Saturday. In the semifinals on Friday, Bonzi took out his third seeded opponent in a row – after Emil Ruusuvuori and Filip Krajinovic – sending home the tournament’s second seed Botic …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Indian pair Balaji-Jeevan reaches final, Ram-Salisbury knocked out
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Indian pair Balaji-Jeevan reaches final, Ram-Salisbury knocked out

The Hindu  

N. Sriram Balaji and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan ensured the presence of an all-Indian pair in the final of the Tata Open Maharashtra for the second year in a row with a fine 6-4, 7-5 victory over Great Britain’s Julian Cash and Henry Patten in the last-four fixture at the Balewadi Stadium on Friday. Balaji and Jeevan, full of confidence after their …

'Guess he is a man of his word': Tata Open tournament director reveals Novak Djokovic conversation on Pune appearance
1 year, 11 months ago

'Guess he is a man of his word': Tata Open tournament director reveals Novak Djokovic conversation on Pune appearance

Hindustan Times  

The ATP 250 event in Pune isn't quite the choice for most players on the tour. Despite it being pushed back to its original slot, before the Australian Open, compared to the previous two editions, it proves easier for players to play 250 events like Adelaide International 1 & 2 as preparation for the season's first Grand Slam. 2014 US …

Benjamin Bonzi eyes maiden ATP title in Tata Open Maharashtra with 'good Indian conditions' as aid
1 year, 11 months ago

Benjamin Bonzi eyes maiden ATP title in Tata Open Maharashtra with 'good Indian conditions' as aid

Hindustan Times  

2021 witnessed Benjamin Bonzi in scorching hot form on the Challengers circuit. For Bonzi, the run could have started exactly a year back had he not lost to James Duckworth in straight sets at the 2020 Bengaluru Open final. But with yet another superb run in the country, the world no.60, who admitted "Every time is a good time in …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Historic all-Dutch final on the cards
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Historic all-Dutch final on the cards

The Hindu  

The 2022 season brought the Netherlands only one ATP Tour title in singles when a relatively unknown wildcard Tim Van Rijthoven shocked Daniil Medvedev in the summit clash of the Libema Open. That number could be matched in the first week of 2023 season itself as Botic van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor look to win their respective semifinals in …

Tata Open Maharashtra: India pair Sriram-Jeevan reaches semifinals; US Open champions Ram-Salisbury also advance
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: India pair Sriram-Jeevan reaches semifinals; US Open champions Ram-Salisbury also advance

The Hindu  

N. Sriram Balaji and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan got into the doubles draw of the Tata Open Maharashtra as alternates. The second set tiebreak had the two pairs exchange minibreaks twice, before Balaji and Jeevan had a match point at 6-5. WATCH : N. Sriram Balaji and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan address the press after their match Top seeds Ram and Salisbury reach semis …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Van de Zandschulp dismantles Marterer to enter semifinals
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Van de Zandschulp dismantles Marterer to enter semifinals

The Hindu  

Marin Cilic pulling out with a knee injury ahead of his quarterfinal match on Thursday could have been the ‘knocking the air out of your lungs’ moment for Tata Open Maharashtra. But second seed Botic van de Zandschulp ensured that there would be more than enough life left with a rousing performance to defeat German qualifier Maximilian Marterer 6-4, 6-2 …

Maharashtra Open: Marin Cilic pulls out of tournament with knee injury
1 year, 11 months ago

Maharashtra Open: Marin Cilic pulls out of tournament with knee injury

Firstpost  

Pune: Maharashtra Open top seed Marin Cilic pulled out of the tournament on Thursday citing a knee injury. In a brief statement released via the tournament organisers, he said, “Hey guys, very sorry that I couldn’t come out again today to compete. I’m looking forward to return to India in the future to compete over here again.” World No 17 …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Marin Cilic Cruises Past Roberto Carballes Baena To Reach Quarters
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Marin Cilic Cruises Past Roberto Carballes Baena To Reach Quarters

News 18  

17 Marin Cilic made his way into the singles quarter-finals at the fifth edition of the Tata Open Maharashtra after beating Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 in an exciting contest at the Balewadi Stadium on Wednesday. The 2014 US Open champion Cilic, who received a bye in the opening round, made a dominating start in the match and took …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Fluent Marin Cilic beats Roberto Carballes Baena to enter quarterfinals
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Fluent Marin Cilic beats Roberto Carballes Baena to enter quarterfinals

Firstpost  

Marin Cilic was in nice rhythm from the word go, moving his rival on both the flanks, and after pinning him on one corner, he fired winners in open court. Pune: Top seed Marin Cilic unleashed his power-packed game to move into the singles quarterfinals of the Tata Open Maharashtra as the World No. Cilic’s first break came in the …

Tata Open Maharashtra: World No. 17 Cilic beats Carballes Baena to enter quarterfinals
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: World No. 17 Cilic beats Carballes Baena to enter quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Marin Cilic is evidently in a happy space. In his first media interaction, the burly Croat of gentle demeanour extended New Year greetings with a wide grin and jokingly grabbed at a few phone recorders as if they were gifts for him. On Wednesday at the Balewadi Stadium, the calmness and serenity reflected on court, as he overcame a mid-match …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Indian singles challenge ends without solitary success
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Indian singles challenge ends without solitary success

The Hindu  

The Indian singles challenge at the Tata Open Maharashtra ended without a solitary success story as Ramkumar Ramanathan and Mukund Sasikumar followed Manas Manoj Dhamne and Sumit Nagal out of the tournament, at the Balewadi Stadium here on Tuesday. 62 and an ATP tour titlist in 2022 – 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, Mukund, India’s top-ranked singles player, fell to a dispiriting …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Title favourite Rohan Bopanna knocked out in first round
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Title favourite Rohan Bopanna knocked out in first round

The Hindu  

Ramkumar Ramanathan put the loss in singles behind him, partnering Mexico’s Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela in a thrilling 7-6, 6-7, win over Indo-Dutch pair of Rohan Bopanna and Botic van de Zandschulp in the opening round of the Tata Open Maharashtra here on Tuesday. However, a strong forehand return from Reyes-Varela on the Dutchman’s second serve saw Bopanna hitting the forehand …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Ramkumar Ramanathan Makes Main Draw; Yuki Bhambri Dumped Out in Qualifiers
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Ramkumar Ramanathan Makes Main Draw; Yuki Bhambri Dumped Out in Qualifiers

News 18  

India’s Ramkumar Ramanathan posted a brilliant victory against Mattia Bellucci to enter the singles main draw in the fifth Tata Open Maharashtra at the Balewadi Stadium on Sunday. Ramkumar will be the fourth Indian to feature in the singles main draw at the ongoing edition of South Asia’s only ATP 250 event, which is being conducted by the Maharashtra State …

Tata Open Maharashtra 2023: Five singles players to watch out
2 years ago

Tata Open Maharashtra 2023: Five singles players to watch out

The Hindu  

The fifth edition of the Tata Open Maharashtra, an ATP 250 event, will be held at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune from December 31 to January 7. Here are the five singles players to watch out at Tata Open Maharashtra 2023:- Marin Cilic - World No. 17 Former US Open Champion and 🔝 seed Marin Cilic will look to clinch …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan Lift Doubles Trophy
2 years, 10 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan Lift Doubles Trophy

News 18  

India’s Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan won their second ATP World Tour title together after pipping the top seeded Australian pair of Luke Saville and John-Patrick Smith in the final of the Tata Open Maharashtra, here on Sunday. Bopanna’s volley error on a return from Luke made it 30-all in the fifth game but Ramkumar pulled off an ace and …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Myneni-Sasikumar cruise into second round, beat Sharan and Bhambri
2 years, 10 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Myneni-Sasikumar cruise into second round, beat Sharan and Bhambri

The Hindu  

India’s Saketh Myneni and Sasikumar Mukund kickstarted their campaign at the 2022 Tata Open Maharashtra with a resounding 6-3, 6-4 win over compatriots Divij Sharan and Yuki Bhambri in the doubles opening round match at the Balewadi Stadium here on Wednesday. In another doubles opening round match played earlier in the day, Jiri Vesely and Alexander Erler defeated French duo …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Ramkumar, Arjun ousted in opening round
2 years, 10 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Ramkumar, Arjun ousted in opening round

The Hindu  

India's Ramkumar Ramanathan and Arjun Kadhe were ousted in the opening round of Tata Open Maharashtra in Pune on Tuesday, after hard-fought three-setters against their respective opponents. While Ramkumar suffered a 6-7, 6-4, 3-6 defeat against eighth seed Stefano Travaglia, local boy Kadhe lost 6-7, 7-6, 6-2 to Joao Sousa. It was a really close second set, one or two …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Ramkumar Ramanathan and Arjun Kadhe Ousted in Opening Round
2 years, 10 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Ramkumar Ramanathan and Arjun Kadhe Ousted in Opening Round

News 18  

India’s Ramkumar Ramanathan and Arjun Kadhe were ousted in the opening round of Tata Open Maharashtra tennis tournament here on Tuesday, after hard-fought three-setters against their respective opponents. While Ramkumar suffered a 6-7, 6-4, 3-6 defeat against eight seed Stefano Travaglia, local boy Kadhe lost 6-7, 7-6, 6-2 to Joao Sousa. Spanish player Miralles, who made his Grand Slam debut …

Tata Open Maharashtra: Yuki Bhambri beats Kovalik in singles opening round
2 years, 10 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra: Yuki Bhambri beats Kovalik in singles opening round

The Hindu  

India’s Yuki Bhambri registered a sensational come-from-behind win over Jozef Kovalik of Slovakia in the men’s singles opening round of the 2022 Tata Open Maharashtra at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune on Monday. The 29-year-old Indian, who had started directly in the main draw at South Asia’s only ATP 250 event, secured a 6-7, 6-2, 7-5 win in his opener. …

Tata Open Maharashtra 2022: Top five players to watch out for in singles
2 years, 11 months ago

Tata Open Maharashtra 2022: Top five players to watch out for in singles

The Hindu  

Tata Open Maharashtra, South Asia’s only ATP Tour tournament, is all set to make its much-anticipated return at Pune’s Balewadi Stadium. 1) Aslan Karatsev Currently ranked 20 in the world, Karatsev is the highest ranked player to feature at this year’s Tata Open Maharashtra. During his appearance at the Australian Open last year, he became the first player in the …

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