Hey folks! Get ready for an exhilarating showdown in the men’s doubles final at the Asian Games 2023. Our very own Indian tennis players, Saketh Myneni and Ramanathan Ramkumar, will be facing off against Jason Jung and Yu-hsiou Hsu from Chinese Taipei. It’s going to be a nail-biting match, so don’t miss out!
The highly anticipated final is scheduled to take place on Friday at 7:30 AM IST. But before that, we have the women’s singles finals and mixed doubles semi-finals to look forward to. So make sure you set your alarms!
In the semi-finals, Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan, the second-seeded duo, showed their mettle by defeating Seongchan Hong and Soonwoo Kwon from the Republic of Korea. It was a tough battle that went into a tie-break, but our Indian players emerged victorious with a score of 6-1, 6-7(6), 10-0.
Our Indian tennis players have been in top form throughout the tournament, dropping only one set on their way to the final. They are determined to bring home the gold medal and make our country proud!
Saketh Myneni, who has already won two Asian Games medals in the past, is no stranger to the pressure of such high-stakes matches. He clinched a mixed doubles gold and a men’s doubles silver at Incheon 2014. On the other hand, this will be Ramkumar Ramanathan’s first podium finish at the Asian Games, and he is eager to make it a memorable one.
But let’s not underestimate their opponents, Jason Jung and Yu-hsiou Hsu from Chinese Taipei. In the semi-finals, they displayed their skills by defeating Pruchya Isaro and Maximus Parapol Jones from Thailand. It was a thrilling match that also went into a tie-break, but Jason and Yu-hsiou came out on top with a score of 4-6, 7-6 (5), 10-2.
When it comes to the Asian Games men’s doubles tennis event, India has a remarkable track record. We have won a total of five gold medals, making us the most successful team in this category. Rohan Bopanna, who partnered with Divij Sharan to win gold at Jakarta 2018, unfortunately couldn’t replicate his success in Hangzhou as he was knocked out in the round of 16 while playing alongside Yuki Bhambri.
If you can’t make it to the stadium, don’t worry! You can catch all the action live on SonyLiv. The Asian Games 2023 tennis gold medal match for men’s doubles will also be telecasted on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 4, or Sony Sports Ten 5 TV channels in India. So grab your snacks, find a comfy spot on the couch, and get ready to cheer for our Indian players!
That’s all for now, folks. Let’s show our support and hope for a thrilling victory for India in the men’s doubles final at the Asian Games 2023!