Karan Singh Wins ITF M25 Mumbai, Secures Fourth Title of 2026

The 23-year-old Indian completed a dominant week on home soil, defeating academy teammate Digvijay Pratap Singh in the final to claim the USD 30,000 title at Cooperage without dropping a set throughout the tournament.

Karan Singh continued his impressive run on the international tennis circuit by winning the men’s singles title at the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour M25 tournament in Mumbai on Sunday. The third seed defeated academy teammate Digvijay Pratap Singh in the final at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association courts in Cooperage, securing his fourth title of the 2026 season.

The championship match ended with Karan leading 7-5, 3-1 when Digvijay was forced to retire after one hour and 32 minutes of play. Competing on the outdoor hard courts, the two players produced a closely contested opening set before Karan established control in the second.

The victory capped a strong week for the 23-year-old, who navigated the entire draw without losing a set. It was also his second title win and fourth final appearance in the last two months, underlining his consistency during a productive phase of the season.

The tournament carried a prize purse of USD 30,000 and brought together a competitive field on the ITF circuit. Karan’s victory gave Roundglass Tennis Academy (RGTA) a title, while Digvijay’s run to the final ensured the academy finished with both finalists.

The final began with both players competing intensely from the baseline, with neither able to establish a commanding advantage early. Karan eventually found the breakthrough to take the opening set 7-5 after a contest lasting just over an hour.

Winning the first set proved important in a match between two familiar opponents. Karan carried that momentum into the second set, moving ahead 3-1 and placing himself within touching distance of the title. Digvijay, who had produced an impressive week of his own, was then forced to retire. The result handed Karan the championship and completed his unbeaten run through the Mumbai draw.

Although the retirement meant the final did not reach its natural conclusion, Karan’s performance across the tournament demonstrated his ability to manage matches and maintain his level under pressure.

Karan’s title run was built on consistent performances across all rounds. He began his campaign in the Round of 32 with a composed 6-4, 6-4 victory over Nitin Kumar Sinha, establishing an early rhythm on the hard courts.

The Round of 16 presented a tougher test against qualifier Adil Kalyanpur. Karan held 10 of his 11 service games and secured a 7-5, 6-3 victory in one hour and 38 minutes. His serving performance helped him manage the contest without allowing the match to extend into a deciding set.

In the quarterfinals, Karan advanced against seventh seed Sidharth Rawat after Rawat retired with Karan leading 4-3 in the opening set. The semifinal against Chirag Duhan was Karan’s most convincing completed victory of the week. He won 6-3, 6-2 in just one hour and 19 minutes, maintaining a 100 per cent service hold rate by winning all nine of his service games.

Karan also won 71.4 per cent of his service points in the semifinal, a key statistic in a performance that allowed him to dictate the match without surrendering his serve.

Those numbers reflected a strong combination of serving consistency and control in the rallies. By the time he reached the final, Karan had demonstrated the ability to handle different opponents and progress through the draw efficiently.

Digvijay also enjoyed an excellent tournament, reaching the final after a series of strong performances. The Indian had won the ITF M15 title in Baku earlier in October, and his Mumbai campaign continued that positive run.

His most notable result came in the semifinals, where he defeated second seed Garrett Johns 6-4, 6-2 to secure his place in the championship match. That victory demonstrated Digvijay’s ability to challenge a highly seeded opponent and gave RGTA two representatives in the final. Although he could not complete the match against Karan, his run to the title clash added another strong result to his recent record.

The all-RGTA final also highlighted the academy’s presence in the tournament, with its players occupying both places in the championship match.

For Karan, the Mumbai triumph represents another milestone in a season marked by sustained progress. His fourth title of 2026, combined with two title wins and four final appearances over the previous two months, points to a particularly productive stretch on the ITF circuit.

Winning at home also gave him an opportunity to convert that form into a championship in front of Indian tennis supporters. His route to the trophy was marked by consistent serving, straight-set victories and the ability to advance through difficult stages of the draw.

The final ended earlier than expected, but Karan had already secured the opening set and built a 3-1 lead in the second before Digvijay’s retirement.

With the M25 Mumbai title added to his season’s tally, Karan leaves Cooperage with further momentum on the international circuit. His challenge now will be to carry that consistency into upcoming tournaments and continue translating strong performances into titles.