Delhi Open 2025 Tennis: Kyrian Jacquet Stuns Second Seed Billy Harris to Claim Singles Title
New Delhi/Patiala, 17 February (Sports Desk)
Unseeded Frenchman Kyrian Jacquet continued his remarkable run in India by defeating second seed Billy Harris of Great Britain in straight sets to clinch the Delhi Open 2025 singles title. The victory adds to Jacquet’s growing list of achievements, having won the Chennai Open just a week earlier.
Final Match Recap
Jacquet triumphed over Harris with a commanding 6-4, 6-2 win in the final, held at the DLTA Complex Centre Court on Sunday. This marked his second consecutive ATP Challenger 75 title on Indian soil, solidifying his status as one of the standout performers of the season.
The Delhi Open 2025 , played on hard courts, awarded Jacquet 75 ATP Ranking points for his victory in the singles event. Currently ranked world No. 204 , Jacquet showcased his tenacity and skill throughout the tournament, culminating in a dominant performance in the championship match.
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Match Highlights
- First Set:
Jacquet started strong, breaking world No. 116 Harris early in the match. Although Harris responded with a break of his own to level the set at 3-3, Jacquet regained control by breaking again in the eighth game. He closed out the first set 6-4 with precision and composure. - Second Set:
The Frenchman maintained his momentum, holding his serve firmly while pressuring Harris. Despite Harris saving multiple break points in the fourth game, Jacquet seized the decisive break in the sixth game with a stunning forehand winner.Leading 5-2 , Jacquet wrapped up the match in style, winning a tense rally in the eighth game to earn two match points. He converted the second, sealing the victory in just under an hour and a half.
A Historic Win
With this triumph, Jacquet became the third consecutive Frenchman to win the Delhi Open singles title. Stephane Robert claimed the crown in 2016, while Geoffrey Blancaneaux won last year after the tournament resumed following an eight-year hiatus.
At just 23 years old , Jacquet has now earned his third ATP Challenger title, further cementing his reputation as a rising star in the tennis world. His back-to-back victories in India underscore his consistency and adaptability on hard courts.
Doubles Title Winners
On Saturday, Japan’s Masamichi Imamura and Rio Noguchi captured the Delhi Open 2025 doubles title with a convincing 6-4, 6-3 win over India’s Niki Poonacha and Zimbabwe’s Courtney John Lock in the final.
Key Takeaways
Kyrian Jacquet (FRA): Won back-to-back ATP Challenger titles in India (Chennai Open and Delhi Open).
- Final Score: 6-4, 6-2 against Billy Harris.
- Historic Achievement: Third Frenchman in a row to win the Delhi Open singles title.
- Doubles Champions: Masamichi Imamura and Rio Noguchi (Japan).
Jacquet’s stellar performances in India have not only boosted his ATP rankings but also positioned him as a player to watch in the upcoming tournaments.
