Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth made history at the Hangzhou Open 2024 by claiming the doubles title. The Indian duo defeated Constantin Frantzen and Hendrik Jebens of Germany in a thrilling final, securing a come-from-behind victory with a score of 4-6, 7(7)-6(5), 10-7 Ā¹ Ā². This nail-biting match lasted one hour and 49 minutes at the Hangzhou Olympics Sports Centre in China.
Jeevan and Vijay’s journey to the title was nothing short of remarkable. They started playing together at the beginning of the 2024 tennis season, and this ATP 250 tournament marked their first ATP Tour title as a pair Ā¹. Throughout the competition, they demonstrated exceptional resilience, with all their victories coming in super tie-breakers Ā¹.
In the final, Frantzen and Jebens initially took control, securing the first set with a break in the fifth game Ā¹. However, Jeevan and Vijay bounced back, holding their service games and clinching the second set in a tie-breaker Ā¹. The match ultimately came down to a 10-point super-tiebreaker, where the Indian pair showcased their determination, winning six of the last eight points to seal the title Ā¹.
This victory held special significance for both players. For Jeevan, it marked his second career ATP title, ending a seven-year drought since his last title at the 2017 Chennai Open with Rohan Bopanna Ā¹ Ā³. Meanwhile, Vijay celebrated his first-ever ATP title, a milestone achievement in his career