Thrilling Upsets and Stellar Performances Mark Maha Open Quarterfinals

The Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 witnesses intense tennis action as local hero Manas Dhamne advances to the quarterfinals. Unseeded players like Duje Ajdukovic deliver stunning performances, setting up a high-stakes final eight. The doubles rounds also see fierce competition with top seeds and wildcards making their mark.

In a showcase of thrilling tennis action, hometown star Manas Dhamne has surged into the quarterfinals of the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75, held at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium. Adding to the excitement, unseeded contenders such as Duje Ajdukovic from Croatia and Britain's Alastair Gray also booked their places in the final eight on Wednesday.

Hosted by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association along with the Department of Sports and Youth Services, this prestigious tournament has seen some breathtaking matches. Indicative of the fiercely competitive spirit, Indian wildcard Manas Dhamne thrilled spectators with his victory over former top-50 player Ilya Ivashka, who retired due to an injury when trailing 3-6.

In other standout performances, Ajdukovic defeated Portugal's fifth seed Frederico Ferreira Silva with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 scoreline, showcasing remarkable control from the baseline. Britain's Alastair Gray engineered a stunning comeback to overcome third seed Ilia Simakin in a near three-hour thriller, while Italy's sixth seed Federico Cina efficiently dispatched Japan's Yuta Shimizu.