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Dhakshineswar Advances to Asian Games Pre-Quarterfinals After Tense Victory
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News18•29-09-2026, 11:00
Dhakshineswar Advances to Asian Games Pre-Quarterfinals After Tense Victory
- •Dhakshineswar Suresh defeated Indonesia's Gunawan Trismuwantara 7-5, 7-6(2) in the men's singles second round at the Asian Games.
- •Despite a significant ranking difference, Dhakshineswar secured the win in straight sets after a closely contested match.
- •He will also compete in men's doubles with Yuki Bhambri later today.
- •Other Indian players in action include Sumit Nagal, Anirudh Chandrasekar, N Sriram Balaji, and Ankita Raina in various doubles matches.
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Dhakshineswar Suresh defeated Indonesia’s Gunawan Trismuwantara 7-5 7-6(2) in the second round to secure his place in the men's singles pre-quarterfinals.
Dhakshineswar Suresh will feature in the men’s doubles later in the day, partnering with Yuki Bhambri.
N Sriram Balaji will compete in the mixed doubles alongside Ankita Raina, playing against Hong Kong's Eudice Chong and Kairan Thompson.
