Sureshkumar's Last-Minute Heroics Ignite ATP Delhi Open

M Sureshkumar, a 26-year-old, lit up day one of the ATP Delhi Open 2026 with a remarkable come-from-behind win against fifth seed Lorenzo Carboni from Italy. The unexpected triumph was marked by Sureshkumar's strategic gameplay and determination, setting a thrilling tone for the tournament.

In a thrilling start to the ATP Delhi Open 2026, M Sureshkumar, who secured his entry at the last minute, delivered a stunning comeback victory over Italy's fifth seed Lorenzo Carboni. The 26-year-old Indian tennis player, despite an uncertain start, clinched the match with scores of 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the men's singles first qualifying round.

Sureshkumar's unexpected victory came after he conceded the opening set but quickly regained his rhythm to dominate the following sets. His strategic service game left Carboni struggling, and with persistence, Sureshkumar turned the match in his favor through relentless pressure and focused play.

In other matches, Indian wild card entry Ramkumar Ramanathan won against Tsung-Hao Huang in straight sets. Meanwhile, top qualifying seed Denis Yevseyev, and other players such as Eric Vanshelboim and Ioannis Xilas, made it through intense battles to secure their places in the next qualifying round. The winners are now set for the final qualifying round, with six coveted spots in the main draw at stake.