Wildcards Awarded to Manas Dhamne, Aryan Shah, Karan Singh for Maha Open
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Synopsis
Manas Dhamne, Aryan Shah, and Karan Singh have received main draw wildcards for the Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 Men’s Tennis Championship, set to occur at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Mhalunge Balewadi from February 16 to 23. This event will feature top players from 28 countries.
Key Takeaways
- Manas Dhamne, Aryan Shah, and Karan Singh awarded wildcards.
- Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 from February 16 to 23.
- Total prize pool of Rs 1.12 crore.
- 32 players in the main draw, including 3 wildcards.
- Focus on nurturing future Indian tennis talent.
Pune, Feb 13 (NationPress) Manas Dhamne, Aryan Shah, and Karan Singh have received main draw wildcards for the Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 Men’s Tennis Championship, scheduled to take place at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Mhalunge Balewadi from February 16 to 23.
This prestigious ATP Challenger event is organized by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in collaboration with the Department of Sports and Youth Services, Govt. of Maharashtra, PCMC, and PMC at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium. It will showcase elite tennis talents from 28 nations.
The Pune tournament is the third in a series of four ATP Challenger events being hosted in India. The preceding events took place in Chennai and Delhi, while the final event is set for Bengaluru.
Regarding the wildcard selections, the 17-year-old Dhamne recently claimed victory at a USD 15,000 ITF event in Monastir, Tunisia. Aryan Shah, aged 19, has displayed consistent success in ITF tournaments over the last year, and Karan Singh, who is 21, made his Davis Cup debut just two weeks ago.
The championship features a total prize pool of Rs 1.12 crore. The winner will receive 100 ATP ranking points along with Rs 15.50 lakh, while the runner-up will earn 60 ATP points and Rs 9 lakh.
First-round exits will be compensated with Rs 1.10 lakh, while qualifiers will gain Rs 33,000.
The main draw includes 32 participants, comprising 23 direct entries, three wildcards, and six qualifiers. The qualifying round will feature 24 players, with four being awarded wildcards.
"We are focused on the future of Indian tennis, and these athletes represent the next wave of talent. We had a successful experience with the 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran at the L&T Mumbai Open last week, and we expect similar surprises this week. By providing the right opportunities, our players can elevate their game," said event organizer Sunder Iyer.
"We discussed this in detail and concluded that this is the right approach. Additionally, we have decided to grant one wildcard in the qualifying rounds to 16-year-old Arnav Paparkar."
