Kriish Tyagi sparkles in singles and doublesKriish Tyagi Makes His Mark with Wins in Singles and Doubles

Fergana, Uzbekistan – October 6, 2024. Indian tennis prodigy Kriish Tyagi showcased exceptional prowess by clinching both the singles and doubles titles. At the ITF J200 Junior tournament in Fergana, Uzbekistan.​

Dominant Singles Performance

In the singles final, the 17-year-old from Bengaluru faced Kazakhstan’s Zangar Nurlanuly. Kriish Tyagi secured the championship with a straight-sets victory, 7-6(2), 6-3. His journey to the final included wins over Tair Sarmanov, Imran Khaitbaev, Artem Sidorov, and Ruslan Kastsiukevich. It was demonstrating resilience and skill throughout the tournament .​

Flawless Run in Singles Draw

Tyagi maintained top form throughout the tournament. He defeated a string of strong competitors in the singles draw, including Uzbekistan’s Imran Khaitbaev and Belarus’s Ruslan Kastsiukevich, to reach the final.

In the title match, Tyagi overpowered Kazakhstan’s Zangar Nurlanuly with a dominant 7-6(2), 6-3 victory.

“I stayed calm and stuck to my plan. My serve worked well today,” Tyagi said after the final.
“This win means a lot and motivates me to keep pushing.”

Doubles Comeback Seals the Crown

Teaming up with Dmitry Bessonov, Tyagi demonstrated excellent chemistry and court awareness. Despite losing the first set in the final to the Russian pair Artem Bogomolov and Ivan Gretskiy, the Indo-Russian duo rallied back to win 3-6, 6-3, [10-4].

“We didn’t panic after the first set,” Tyagi said. “We trusted each other and played aggressive tennis in the tie-break.”

This victory gave Tyagi his second consecutive doubles title in back-to-back weeks.

Rising Through the Ranks

Tyagi’s double crown in Fergana propels him into the top 60 of the ITF Junior rankings, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career . His consistent performances have solidified his status as India’s top-ranked junior player.​

Focus on the Future

Kriish has set clear goals for his development. He plans to work on his physical strength, shot variation, and mental resilience while aiming for top-20 status in the ITF junior circuit.

“This is just the beginning. I want to compete with the best at the junior Slams and soon in men’s tournaments too,” he said.

His team confirmed that he will next participate in another Grade 1 event in Asia before heading for the Australian Open Junior qualifiers.

Looking Ahead

With his recent successes, Tyagi aims to break into the top 20 of the ITF Junior rankings and secure a spot in the main draw of upcoming Grand Slam junior events. His focus remains on enhancing his serve and competing in major junior tournaments and men’s competitions.​

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