Masamichi Imamura and Rio Noguchi defeated second seed pair of Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Courtney John Lock 6-4, 6-3 to win the 2025 Delhi Open doubles title at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi.
The Japanese pair concluded an incredible run at the ATP Challenger 75 event by displaying tenacity and accuracy by breaking their opponents early in both sets.
Imamura and Noguchi dominated from the beginning, winning breaks in the third and fifth games to quickly take a 4-1 lead. In game six, Poonacha and Lock rallied with a break to cut the deficit to 4-3, but the Japanese duo held strong to win the opening set 6-4.
The first and fifth game breaks proved to be crucial in the second set, which followed a similar pattern. Imamura and Noguchi won the match thanks to a double fault on match point, despite the Indo-Zimbabwean pair’s best efforts to force a comeback.
The Indian tennis player Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha made a lasting impression by making it to the finals with his partner Courtney John Lock from Zimbabwe in this esteemed Delhi Open 2025. This accomplishment is a proud moment for Indian tennis and a major turning point in Niki’s career, demonstrating the sport’s enormous potential and development in the nation.
In an attempt to continue their current success, Niki and his partner John Lock will get back together for another doubles match in Pune very soon. Niki has expressed a clear vision to focus more on his doubles game, aiming to make a mark on the world stage and eventually compete in the Grand Slams.
Singles Events
Kyrian Jacquet prolonged his dream run in the singles event by knocking out top seed Vit Kopriva in straight sets 6-3, 6-1 in the semifinals. In a 2:22 minute long battle, Harris stamped his triumph over Tristan Schoolkate by 4-6, 7(7)-6(4), 6-2.
Today, in a thrilling showdown at the 2025 Delhi Open, unseeded French player Kyrian will face second seed Billy Harris in the singles final.
Jacquet, who has been the surprise package of the tournament, will look to continue his impressive run against the more experienced Harris. Harris, known for his solid all-around game, will be the favourite, but Jacquet’s recent form suggests he could pull off an upset.
