Tennis

Coleman Wong, the 19-year-old Hong Kong sensation, continued his remarkable run at the Dafa News $82,000 Delhi Open Challenger tennis tournament, reaching the final after a hard-fought victory over Yuta Shimizu of Japan.Wong, ranked 241st in the world, displayed exceptional athleticism and energy in overcoming Shimizu, who had previously eliminated top seed Benjamin Bonzi. The match was a battle of attrition, with both players struggling to convert break points. However, Wong's superior shot-making and ability to handle the windy conditions proved decisive.In the other semifinal, Geoffrey Blancaneaux of France outplayed Tristan Boyer of the United States in straight sets. Blancaneaux, a former world No. 134, showcased his crafty play and powerful strokes to secure a place in the final.The doubles title was claimed by the third-seeded pair of Piotr Matuszewski of Poland and Matthew Romios of Australia. They defeated the German duo of Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner in straight sets.Wong's victory marks a significant milestone in his young career. The Hong Kong native has now won two singles titles and is poised to add another to his tally in the final against Blancaneaux. The Frenchman, on the other hand, will be seeking his 15th singles title and second Challenger title.The Delhi Open Challenger tournament has provided a platform for rising stars like Wong to showcase their talent and gain valuable experience. The tournament's success highlights the growing popularity of tennis in India and the region.

Tristan Boyer, the 242nd-ranked American, stunned fourth seed Dalibor Svrcina of the Czech Republic 7-6(2), 7-6(1) in the quarterfinals of the Dafa News $82,000 Delhi Open Challenger tennis tournament on March 1.Boyer, 22, displayed resilience in a match marked by eight breaks of serve. Despite Svrcina's attempts to fight back, Boyer's strong serve proved decisive in the tie-breaks.In the semifinals, Boyer will face Geoffrey Blancaneaux of France, who overcame qualifier Philip Sekulic of Australia 7-6(3), 6-2. Blancaneaux, who had previously defeated second seed Adam Walton, broke Sekulic's resistance after a hesitant start.The other semifinal will feature Yuta Shimizu of Japan and Coleman Wong of Korea. Shimizu defeated Enrico Dalla Valle of Italy 7-5, 7-5, while Wong beat Tristan Schoolkate of Australia 7-6(10), 6-3.In doubles, Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner of Germany advanced to the final after defeating Ray Ho of Taiwan and Calum Puttergill of Australia 3-6, 7-6(6), [10-5]. Piotr Matuszewski of Poland and Matthew Romios of Australia also reached the final with a 7-6(4), 6-1 victory over Constantin Kouzmine and Maxime Janvier of France.