Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Hitesh Chauhan Makes Second Round at French Open Juniors
Hitesh Chauhan, a young tennis player from India, made it to the second round of the French Open juniors, a big achievement!
He played a tough match against an American player but unfortunately lost.
Even though he didn't win, he got to experience what it's like to play in front of a cheering crowd.
This was a new experience for him.
Hitesh is now looking forward to playing on grass courts and hopes to do well at Wimbledon, another big tennis event.
Hitesh Chauhan, 17, reached the second round of the French Open juniors, a first for an Indian singles player since 2016.
Chauhan lost to Ben Willwerth in a closely contested match, with a final score of 2-6, 6-2, 6-7 (6).
The match provided Chauhan with a taste of playing in front of a large crowd, a rare experience for junior players.
Chauhan, from Ludhiana, Punjab, trains under Aditya Sachdeva, who previously coached Yuki Bhambri.
Chauhan is now preparing for the grass court swing and is aiming to compete at Wimbledon.
- Who
- Hitesh Chauhan, a 17-year-old Indian tennis player, and Ben Willwerth.
- What
- Hitesh Chauhan competed in the second round of the French Open juniors.
- When
- The match took place recently at the French Open.
- Where
- Roland Garros, France.
- Why
- Chauhan was competing in the junior French Open, a major tennis tournament.
- Player
- Hitesh Chauhan
- Age
- 17
- Nationality
- Indian
- Coach
- Aditya Sachdeva
- Match Result
- Lost in the second round
- Next Tournament
- Wimbledon (grass court)