Rawat to clash with Sekulic in Finals of MSLTA 25K ITF Tennis Tournament

Ramkumar/Jeevan win Doubles Title

Mumbai, March 21, 2026: India’s Sidharth Rawat upset topseeded Florent Bax of France title clash against Australia’s Philip Sekulic in the singles event at the MSLTA $25,000 ITF Men’s Tennis Tournament, organized by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) at the Dr. G.A. Ranade Tennis Centre.

Indian pair of Ramkumar Ramnathan and Jeevan Neduncehzhiyan won the doubles title

In a gripping semifinal encounter lasting 3 hours and 5 minutes Sidharth Rawat stunned top seed Florent Bax of France in a marathon three-set battle, winning 6-2, 6-7(3), 6-3 . Rawat displayed remarkable resilience after dropping the second set tie-break after having a match point but regrouped strongly to seal the decider and make the finals

Rawat who is enjoying a good run in Indian tournaments will take on fifth seed Philip Sekulic of Australia who overcame Sweden’s Leo Borg in another hard-fought contest. After losing the opening set, Sekulic bounced back to register a 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 victory in 2 hours and 28 minutes.
Earlier, the top-seeded Indian duo of Jeevan Neduncehzhiyan and Ramkumar Ramanathan lived up to expectations by clinching the doubles title. The pair defeated Leo Borg (Sweden) and Yurii Dzhavakian (Ukraine) 6-3, 6-4 in the final to lift the trophy.

The winners received trophies and 25 ATP ranking points, while the runners-up were also awarded trophies and 14points. The prizes were given away by Mr Bharat Oza, Chairman of MSLTA, Mr. Nikhil Sampat, Hon Joint Secretary of MSLTA Mr. Manoj Vaidya CEO of MSLTA, Tournament Supervisor Mr. Supreeth Kadavigere were present on the occasion.

Results: Singles: Semifinal Round:
Sidharth Rawat(Ind) bt Florent Bax(1)(Fra) 6-2, 6-7(3), 6-3;
Philip Sekulic(5)(Aus) bt Leo Borg(Swe) 5-7, 6-4, 6-1;

Doubles: final Round:
Jeevan Neduncehzhiyan/Ramkumar Ramnathan(Ind)(1) bt Leo Borg(Swe)/Yurii Dzhavakian(Ukr) 6-3, 6-4.