Prajnesh Gunneswaran Advances in Chennai Open ATP Challenger

India, 5 January 2026 — Indian tennis player Prajnesh Gunneswaran secured a spot in the second round of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger on Tuesday. Gunneswaran, ranked 350th in the world, defeated his American opponent Evan Zhu with a scoreline of 6-4, 7-5 in the opening round. The match took place at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Chennai, marking a strong start for the Indian in the tournament. Gunneswaran, who has previously reached a career-high ranking of 75, aims to leverage this event to climb back up the ATP rankings. The Chennai Open ATP Challenger is a significant platform for Indian players to gain international exposure and ranking points. The tournament, which runs through the week, features a mix of emerging and established players from around the world. Gunneswaran is set to face a higher-ranked opponent in the next round as he continues his campaign.