Manas Dhamne (born 29 December 2007) is an Indian professional tennis player.[2] He made his ATP Tour debut at the 2023 Tata Open.[3] In doing so, he became the first player born in 2007 to play a main draw match on the tour.[4][5]
| Full name | Manas Dhamne |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  India |
| Born | 29 December 2007 Satara, India |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Turned pro | 2023 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand)[1] |
| Coach | Riccardo Piatti |
| Prize money | US$11,343 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–1[a] |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | 1080 (9 September 2024) |
| Current ranking | 1080 (9 September 2024)[1] |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open Junior | 2R (2023) |
| Wimbledon Junior | 2R (2023) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–0 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Current ranking | [1] |
| Last updated on: September 2024. | |
Personal life
editDhamne is from Pune in Maharashtra. He was previously coached in Pune by the wife of Gaurav Natekar.[6] He left India to train with Riccardo Piatti at the Piatti Tennis Center in Bordighera, Italy.[7][8] In October 2022 he became the youngest Indian to win a junior title at the ITF Asian B1 championships.[9]
Career
edit2023: ATP debut
editHe received a wildcard for the Tata Open Maharashtra in January 2023 where he lost to American Michael Mmoh in the first round in straight sets.[10] Playing in the Boys' singles at the 2023 Australian Open Dhamne was the youngest player to win a first round match when he defeated Jeremy Zhang in straight sets.[11]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ In ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, Summer Olympics, Davis Cup and Laver Cup
References
edit- ^ a b c "Manas Dhamne". ATP Tour. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
- ^ "Manas Dhamne | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour.
- ^ "Manas Dhamne". ITFTennis.
- ^ "For hitherto obscure teen Manas Dhamne, Tata Open offers road to recognition". Hindustantimes.
- ^ "MANAS DHAMNE, THE CHILD PRODIGY AT PIATTI'S COURT". SuperTennis.TV. 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Manas Dhamne is going to be the torch-bearer for Indian tennis in the years to come': Gaurav Natekar". Hindustantimes.com.
- ^ ""Training is top priority and I am getting a lot of support at the Piatti Tennis Centre" – Manas Dhamne". Indiantennisdaily.com. 17 January 2022.
- ^ Srinivasan, Kamesh (18 May 2021). "Manas Dhamne trains with Riccardo Piatti". The Hindu.
- ^ "Local lad Manas Dhamne, 15, gets wildcard for Pune ATP 250, has chance to make history". Indian Express. January 2023.
- ^ "Tata Open Maharashtra: 15-year-old Manas Dhamne impresses on debut, goes out fighting in 1st round". India Today. 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Manas Dhamne becomes youngest to progress through to R2 in Australian Open Juniors singles". Khelnow.com.
