Dakshineswar Suresh Dominates at Bengaluru Open 2026
Suresh's Impressive Start
Dakshineswar Suresh kicked off his campaign at the Bengaluru Open 2026 with a commanding performance on Tuesday, defeating Croatia's Duje Ajdukovic with a score of 6-4, 6-4, securing his place in the Round of 16. The towering Indian player, standing at six feet six inches, showcased his skills at the S M Krishna Tennis Stadium, relying heavily on a powerful first serve that resulted in 20 aces, allowing him to control the match from the beginning.
Match Highlights
Suresh, who made his debut for the Indian Davis Cup team last year, quickly established dominance by breaking Ajdukovic's serve early in the first set. He consistently pressured his opponent with deep returns and maintained his advantage, ultimately winning the set 6-4.
In the second set, while Ajdukovic improved his serving, Suresh remained composed during rallies. He capitalized on a crucial moment in the fifth game, breaking serve with a series of aggressive forehands. He then confidently held his serve to secure the match in straight sets.
Post-Match Reflections
"I really enjoy the atmosphere and conditions here. My focus today was to play my style and manage what I can control. My serve has been a significant asset, and I've dedicated a lot of time to improving it over the past few years. I'm pleased with how it performed today. In my next match, I plan to maintain the same approach and see how it goes," Suresh remarked after his victory.
Other Match Results
In other matches, Croatia's Borna Gojo and Kazakhstan's Beibit Zhukayev triumphed over Indian players, with Gojo defeating Karan Singh 6-2, 6-4, and Zhukayev overcoming Aryan Shah 6-1, 6-2.
Germany's Cedrik-Marcel Stebe made a notable comeback against seventh seed Max Houkes from the Netherlands, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 to advance to the Round of 16. Other players progressing included Ukraine's Eric Vanshelboim, Malaysia's Mitsuki Wei Kang Leong, and France's Felix Balshaw.
Doubles Competition
In doubles action, the Indian pair of Saketh Myneni and Adil Kalyanpur narrowly defeated South Africa's Lloyd Harris and India's Sumit Nagal, winning 7-6(3), 4-6, 13-11. Additionally, third seeds Arthur Reymond and Luca Sanchez from France, along with Colombia's Nicolas Barrientos and American Benjamin Kittay, also moved forward to the doubles quarter-finals.