Bengaluru Open 2026: Siddharth Rawat storms into final qualifying round; main draw kicks off Monday
Qualifying Round Recap
Bengaluru, India – The first day of the 10th Dafa News Bengaluru Open 2026 qualifying round saw top seedsvalidation kick off with thrilling matches at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium.
Siddharth Rawat Races to Final Qualifiers
I played aggressively from the start and it paid off. Nitin made a strong comeback in the second set, but I managed to hold my nerves.– Siddharth Rawat
Indian tennis player Siddharth Rawat started his campaign on a high note, outclassing countryman Nitin Kumar Sinha, 6-3, 7-5. Rawat, looking confident on court, used his aggressive play to win the opening set and despite a mid-match hiccup, managed to secure the win.
Other Contenders Advance
- Chinese Taipei’s Kuan-Yi Lee
- Japan’s Ryotaro Taguchi and Jumpei Yamasaki
- Malaysia’s Mitsuki Wei Kang Leong
- Tunisia’s Aziz Aouaka
- Netherlands’ Niels Visker
- France’s Arthur Raymond and Felix Balshaw
These players will compete in the final qualifying matches on Monday for a place in the main draw.
Monday’s Main Draw Highlights
- Wildcard entry Manas Dhamane takes on fifth seed Matej Dodig of Croatia
- Indian tennis fans eager for an all-India clash between former champion Sumit Nagal and local player S.D. Prajwal Devaraji
🎾 The Bengaluru Open 2026 is the 10th edition of the tournament, featuring players from all over the globe.
Pro Tip
💡 Looking to improve your game? Try emulating Siddharth Rawat’s aggressive playstyle. It worked wonders for him!
FAQs
- When will the main draw of the Bengaluru Open 2026 start?
- Monday, January 5
- Who are the seeded players in the main draw?
- Information not yet available
With the qualifying stages wrapped up, the Bengaluru Open 2026 is all set to serve up some top-class tennis in the main draw starting Monday.
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