Continuing his rich vein of form, India’s Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan won his third Challenger-level doubles title of the season with partner Austin Krajicek, as they prevailed in a tense final of the Winnetka event in the USA.
The Indo-American pair lived up to its top billing by eking out a 6-7 (4), 6-4, 10-5 win over second seeded Roberto Maytin and Chrtistopger Rungkat to win the trophy at the USD 75,000 hard court tournament.
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Jeevan, who had qualified for the Wimbledon but fell in the first round with Krajicek in a close finish, had partnered Indonesia’s Rungkat and knew his game well.
They earned 80 ranking points, each splitting the prize money of USD 4650.
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The left-handed Chennai player has emerged as a force to reckon with on the Challenger Tour and has made seven finals this season.
{{/usCountry}}The left-handed Chennai player has emerged as a force to reckon with on the Challenger Tour and has made seven finals this season.
{{/usCountry}}Before qualifying for the Wimbledon, Jeevan and Austin had won the Ilkley Challenger and ended runners-up at Nottingham.