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Suresh Seals Kites’ World Tennis League Title in Bengaluru With Tiebreak Win Over Nagal

The victory capped a week of standout Indian performances at the league’s India debut.

Overview

  • Aussie Mavericks Kites defeated AOS Eagles 21-19 in the final at the S. M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru.
  • With the Kites leading 15-13, Dhakshineswar Suresh won the men’s singles in a tiebreak to secure the championship.
  • The Kites earned their place in the final after Suresh upset Daniil Medvedev 6-4 to complete a 24-19 win over the Falcons and finish second on 58 points.
  • The Eagles topped the league stage with 65 points, driven by strong outings including Paula Badosa’s 6-1 singles win and Sumit Nagal’s 6-1 defeat of Denis Shapovalov.
  • The India debut included a felicitation for Rohan Bopanna, who also partnered Medvedev for a 7-6 doubles win during league play.