Asian Games 2023 – Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni Secure Men’s Doubles Final Spot
India’s tennis duo, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni have advanced to the men’s doubles tennis final at the Asian Games 2023. As the 2nd seed in the competition, they faced tough competition against Korea’s Sononwoo Kwon and Seonchan Hong in a semifinal clash. The Indian pair emerged victorious with a scoreline of 6-1, 6-7, 10-0.
India’s Impressive History in Men’s Doubles at Asian Games
This remarkable achievement places Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni in an elite group of Indian pairs who have reached the men’s doubles final at the Asian Games. India has a storied history in this category, with a total of 5 Gold medals in men’s doubles, making it one of the nation’s strong suits in the multi-sport event.
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Notably, Saketh Myneni is on the cusp of securing his third Asian Games medal. His previous accolades include a silver medal in men’s doubles, achieved alongside Sanam Singh in the 2014 Asian Games, and a Gold medal in mixed doubles with the renowned Sania Mirza.
The Final Showdown
The Indian duo’s journey to the final has been filled with determination. Especially after the top-seeded Indian pair of Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri faced a shocking second-round defeat despite receiving a bye.
Check Out: Apple and Google Search Deal: A Closer LookIn their semifinal encounter, Ramkumar and Saketh displayed their prowess by opening set 6-1 in just 25 minutes. They broke the Korean pair early in the 2nd set, seemingly cruising towards the final. However, their opponents, Sononwoo Kwon and Seonchan Hong, mounted a spirited comeback. They broke the Indian pair’s serve and forced a tie-breaker. The tie-breaker saw the lower-ranked Koreans go head-to-head with Ramkumar and Myneni. Ultimately, the Indian duo prevailed, winning the tie-breaker with a commanding 10-0 score, securing their spot in the final.
Next Challenge: Thailand
The quest for Gold continues for Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni as they prepare to face Thailand’s Isaro Pruchya and Jones Maximus Parapol in the men’s doubles final. This crucial showdown promises to be a thrilling battle between talented tennis pairs.
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In addition to the men’s doubles journey, enthusiasts were also keeping an eye on the mixed doubles quarterfinal. It was where Rohan Bopanna and Ankita Raina represented India in the Asian Games.
Wrap Up
While the singles campaign concluded with Sumit Nagal and Ankita Raina’s quarterfinal losses. The stellar performance of Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni in the men’s doubles category offers hope and excitement. As they prepare to face Thailand in the final, all eyes will be on them. They aim to secure the coveted Gold medal for India in the Asian Games 2023.
