Karan Singh and Atharva Sharma Claim ITF M15 Men's Doubles Title
Karan Singh and Atharva Sharma of India won the men's doubles title at the ITF Men's World Tennis Tour M15 tournament, defeating their opponents in the final on Sunday. The event was held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
Played from October 26 to November 1, the tournament saw the top-seeded Indian pair deliver disciplined and focused tennis. Their strategic intelligence, precise net game and mental toughness set them apart across the week.
For Karan Singh, the title is his fifth of the year. It is also his third win in the last two months and his fifth final in that period, which points to a remarkable run of form.
The duo's campaign included a demanding quarterfinal against Switzerland's Lars Aeregger and Austria's Niklas Waldner. Karan and Atharva won the match 6-3, 7-6 in straight sets.
The semifinal brought a clash with Turkey's third-seeded pair, Melih Anavatan and S. Mert Ozdemir. Showing patience through a tight contest, the Indians won 7-6, 6-3 and advanced to the final.
In the final, the top seeds faced second-seeded Nikita Ianin and Egypt's Karim Ibrahim. Their best display of the week, marked by sharp coordination and sustained pressure, secured a 7-6, 6-4 victory and the championship.
The win is likely to support Karan's strong start to 2026. He has already added several singles and doubles titles on the international professional circuit.
