New Delhi, Feb 21 (NationPress) The top seeds Siddhant Banthia (India) and Alexander Donski (Bulgaria) triumphed in the doubles finals at the 2026 ATP Delhi Open on Saturday, managing to save a match point during a nail-biting encounter at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi.

In the singles competition, fifth seed Oliver Crawford (Great Britain) and unseeded Stefanos Sakellaridis (Greece) progressed to face off in the title match on Sunday. This ATP Challenger 75 event, now in its sixth iteration, is taking place at the DLTA Complex from February 16 to 22, featuring 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams vying for prestigious honors.

Banthia and Donski initially lost the first set 4-6 against the second-seeded duo of Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha (India) and Pruchya Isaro (Indonesia), but they rallied back to claim the second set with the same score.

The deciding match tie-break was intensely competitive. Both teams saved a match point each at 10-10 before Banthia and Donski ultimately clinched the victory 4-6, 6-4, 12-10, thereby securing the title. This win marked Banthia’s second ATP Challenger doubles title—both achieved with Donski—while it was Donski’s third doubles crown in the ATP Challenger series.

“It was an exceptional performance. They played really well,” commented Donski post-match. “They brought out our best, and I’m thankful to my partner for being with me throughout the week. We had fantastic energy and chemistry, and now we’re excited for the next tournament in Pune.”

“I have as much trust in Alex as he does in me, and that was essential for us to stay together, especially knowing the match would be challenging,” Banthia reflected after the match.

Banthia and Donski earned 75 ranking points along with a prize purse of $4,980, while Poonacha and Isaro received 50 ranking points and $2,880. Earlier in the day, the doubles semifinals saw Banthia and Donski defeat the British-Belgian pair of Jay Clarke and Michael Geerts 7-6(6), 7-6(3), while Poonacha and Isaro overcame the Korean-Finnish duo of JiSung Nam and Patrik Niklas-Salminen 7-6(3), 6-4.

This victory is notable as it marks the third time an Indian player has lifted the doubles trophy at the Delhi Open. Previous champions include Saketh Myneni/Sanam Singh and Yuki Bhambri/Mahesh Bhupathi in 2015 and 2016, respectively. Following the exit of Indian players in singles, Somdev Devvarman remains the only Indian to have won back-to-back singles titles in 2014 and 2015.

In singles action, Crawford progressed to the finals after defeating second seed Rei Sakamoto from Japan with a score of 6-4, 6-3 in a match lasting one hour and 38 minutes. The 26-year-old Brit, ranked No. 215 worldwide, achieved a significant break in the 10th game of the first set on his fourth set point and followed up with another break in the fourth game of the second set.

“It was an extremely high-level match. I felt I performed well from start to finish,” Crawford stated following his win. “I knew I had to bring my best against such a formidable opponent, and I’m thrilled with my performance as I look forward to the final.”

In the other semifinal, Sakellaridis secured a straight-sets victory over Felix Gill. The Greek player controlled the opening set before the second set became closely contested, culminating in a tie-break where Sakellaridis triumphed 6-1, 7-6 after saving three match points.

“It was a fantastic match, and the atmosphere was great,” Sakellaridis expressed after winning. “I had a strong start, and the crowd's support made it very enjoyable. I’m excited as this is my first final on the Challenger Tour.”

As part of the ATP Challenger 75 series, the tournament will award 75 ranking points to the singles champion and 44 points to the runner-up, with the singles champion receiving $17,000 and the runner-up earning $9,600.

Results:

ATP Delhi Open 2026 - Day 7

Men’s Singles (semifinals):

[5] Oliver Crawford (GBR) d. [2] Rei Sakamoto (JPN) 6-4, 6-3

Stefanos Sakellaridis d Felix Gill (GBR) 6-1, 7-6(5)

Men’s Doubles Main Draw – Final

[1] Siddhant Banthia (IND)/ Alexander Donski (BUL) d. [2] Pruchya Isaro (THA)/ Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha (IND) 4-6, 6-4, 12-10

Men’s Doubles Main Draw – Semi-Finals

[1] Siddhant Banthia (IND)/ Alexander Donski (BUL) d. Jay Clarke (GBR)/ Michael Geerts (BEL) 7-6(6), 7-6(3)

[2] Pruchya Isaro (THA)/ Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha (IND) d. [3] JiSung Nam (KOR)/ Patrik Niklas-Salminen (FIN) 7-6(3), 6-4