Punjab’s Dalwinder Singh. was at his aggressive best while quelling the spirited challenge of Tamil Nadu’s Suresh Dhakshineswar in the men’s singles final of the Khar Gymkhana- All India men’s Ranking 5-lakh prize money Tennis Tournament-2019, hosted by Khar Gymkhana at their courts here today The 22-year-old lad from Ludhiana triumphed 6-4,4-6,6-4 with tie lasting just little over an hour. Both the players tried their best to overpower the each other. While Dalwinder just needed one break to clinch the first set, Suresh hit back as he took 4-1 only to see Dalwinder catching up to eqaulise 4-all. Suresh however, did not let go as he broke Dalwinder to leqad 5-4 and then served hard to clinch the set. But thern Dalwinder wasat his aggressive best as he served and volleyed effectively to clinch the final.
Chief guest former Davis Cupper Mahesh Bhuypati pose with the finalist – winner Dalwinder and runners-up Suresh.
Former Davis Cupper Mahesh Bhupati, who was he guest of honour gave away the tropies/ prizes.
Results :Men’s singles. (Semifinals): (4)- Dalwinder Singh (PB) bt Ishaque Eqbal (WB) 7-5, 6-4; – Suresh Dhakshineswar (TN) bt Chandril Sood (PB) 6-4,3-6, 6-3. (Final):( 4)- Dalwinder Singh (PB) bt Suresh Dhakshineswar (TN) 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
Men’s doubles(Semifinals): Mohitn Mayur/Sahil Garware bt Umair Shaikh./Teertha Shashank 6-2, 6-7 (4), 10-6; ; Armaan Bhatia/ Ishaque Eqbal bt Parikshit Somani/Suresh Dhakshineshwar 7-6 (3), 6-3. (Final): Mohitn Mayur/Sahil Garware bt Armaan Bhatia/ Ishaque Eqbal 7-6 (4), 7-6 (6).