Bengaluru, Jan. 7 -- India teenager Dhakshineswar Suresh stormed into the Bengaluru Open quarterfinals with a thrilling 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 victory over France's Felix Balshaw in a pulsating three-set encounter at Centre Court.
The match had it all-momentum swings, booming serves, and tense battles of nerve.
Dhakshineswar set the tone early, dominating the first set 6-3. His second serve was rock-solid, helping him win 75% of his service points and save both break points he faced.
Sharp at the net, he claimed five of seven points and unleashed 21 winners against just 11 unforced errors. Observers praised the teenager's confidence and tactical awareness, noting that every shot seemed carefully plotted.
The decider was nothing short of dramatic...