Third seeds Arjun Kadhe and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan emerged victorious in the doubles final of the $82,000 Challenger tennis tournament, defeating second seeds Piotr Matuszewski and Matthew Romios 7-6(5), 6-4. The triumph earned the Indian duo a prize money of $4665 and 75 ATP points, while the runners-up received $2700 and 50 points.
For the 35-year-old Jeevan, this marked his 33rd doubles title and his 12th Challenger doubles crown. The 30-year-old Arjun, on the other hand, claimed his 19th doubles triumph and sixth Challenger title.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams displaying impressive skills and determination. The first set went into a tiebreaker, where Kadhe and Nedunchezhiyan emerged victorious with a 7-5 scoreline. The second set followed a similar pattern, with the Indian duo breaking their opponents’ serve in the crucial ninth game to seal the victory.
Kadhe and Nedunchezhiyan’s victory is a testament to their exceptional teamwork and consistency. They have been a formidable force on the Challenger circuit, consistently reaching the latter stages of tournaments. Their triumph in this event will undoubtedly boost their confidence and propel them towards further success.