Dhamne ends runner up in Shymkent

Manas Dhamne in action. File
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India’s teenage sensation Manas Dhamne fell short of a title finish in his maiden ATP Challenger singles final, going down to Belgium’s Buvaysar Gadamauri in a closely-fought summit clash in Shymkent, Kazakhstan on Sunday.
The 18-year-old Dhamne put up a spirited fight before losing 6-7(8), 4-6 in a contest that lasted over two hours and hinged on fine margins.
Published – May 04, 2026 03:05 am IST





