India’s Siddhant Banthia and Bulgaria’s Alexander Donski, the top seeds at the ATP Delhi Open 2026, captured the doubles crown after saving a match point in a nail-biting final. They defeated India’s Niki Poonacha and Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro 4-6, 6-4, 12-10, marking Banthia’s second and Donski’s third ATP Challenger doubles title.
On February 21, 2026, the DLTA Complex in New Delhi witnessed a dramatic doubles final at the ATP Challenger 75 Delhi Open. Top-seeded duo Siddhant Banthia (India) and Alexander Donski (Bulgaria) battled back after losing the first set to second seeds Niki Poonacha (India) and Pruchya Isaro (Thailand).
The match went into a tense super tie-break, where both teams saved match points before Banthia and Donski sealed victory 12-10. The win adds to Banthia’s growing reputation on the Challenger circuit and strengthens Donski’s record with his third doubles crown at this level.
The Delhi Open, now in its sixth edition, continues to showcase rising talent and thrilling contests, reinforcing India’s presence on the ATP Challenger Tour.
Major Takeaways
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Siddhant Banthia and Alexander Donski won the Delhi Open 2026 doubles title
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Defeated Niki Poonacha and Pruchya Isaro 4-6, 6-4, 12-10 in the final
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Saved a match point in a tense super tie-breaker
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Victory marks Banthia’s second and Donski’s third ATP Challenger doubles crown
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Event highlights India’s growing role in hosting ATP Challenger tournaments
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Sixth edition of Delhi Open showcased competitive matches and rising talent
Conclusion
The thrilling doubles final at the Delhi Open 2026 underscores the resilience and skill of Banthia and Donski, who turned near-defeat into triumph. Their victory not only adds to their career milestones but also elevates the tournament’s stature as a platform for emerging tennis talent in India.
Sources: WION, Olympics.com, UNI News