Pune: Indian Tennis Player Top-ranked Ramkumar Ramanathan on Thursday was awarded Wildcard into the main lottery of Maharashtra Open Tata which will be held at Balewadi Stadium from January 31 to February 6.
Ramkumar has won the title Maiden ATP Challenger in Manama, Bahrain in November last year and get back on top-200’s position.
In 2017, India Lanky has increased later the world No.
8 Dominic Thiem in a direct set during his first meeting with top-10 players.
This will be the fourth appearance of Ramkumar in the ATP 250 tournament in South Asia, organized by the Lawn Maharashtra (MSLTA) tennis association (MSLTA) and sponsored by Tata Group.
“It’s always nice to see Indians starting directly in the main lottery and we are happy to give the first wildcard to Ramkumar.
He has done it well recently and is a popular face in the tournament.
This is our commitment in this tournament to promote Indians And give them a platform, “Prashant Sutar, director of Tata Open Maharashtra Tournament said in a statement.
The 27-year-old child from Chennai will join his compatriot Yuki Bhambri in the main draw.
“I am very happy that the organizers of the tournament helped me to get into the main draw with the wildcard.
The fields are quite difficult with many good players and it won’t be easy but I will give my best effort.
And hope to run a good.
Very challenging not to have Tata Open Maharashtra and other tournaments in India last year, “said Ramkumar who was happy, who would arrive in the city on Friday.
“This event is good for Indians.
Lost one year from Maharashtra’s Open Tata doesn’t feel as good but I’m glad it’s back now.” Apart from Single, Ramkumar will also be part of the main main lottery, Bopanna Rohan veteran partner in the event for a week.
Ramkumar Ramanathan got a wildcard at 2022 OPEN TATA MAHARASHTRA
