Kyrian Jacquet and Luca Nardi Advance to Bahrain Open Tennis Final, Sriram Balaji and Neil Oberleitner Crowned Doubles Champions

The Indian–Austrian duo Sriram Balaji and Neil Oberleitner were crowned champions of the doubles category at the Bahrain Open Tennis Challenger after delivering an impressive performance that culminated in a deserved victory over the American–Dutch pairing of Vasil Kirkov and Bart Stevens in straight sets (7–6, 6–4). The highly competitive encounter remained thrilling until the final point, amid strong crowd engagement that reflected the intensity and high technical level of play. 
Following the match, the Chairman of the Standing Tennis Committee and Vice President of the Bahrain Tennis Federation, Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa, presented the trophies to the champions and runners-up. Commemorative photos were taken in a celebratory atmosphere that underscored the tournament’s organisational success and advanced competitive standard. 
In the singles competition, the day featured two semi-final encounters played in an enthusiastic atmosphere. French player Kyrian Jacquet secured the first place in the final after a marathon match lasting nearly three hours, during which he overturned a deficit against Italy’s Mattia Bellucci to claim a valuable victory in a thrilling contest that ended 6–7, 6–4, 7–6, earning widespread praise from spectators.
In the second semi-final, Italian Luca Nardi booked his place in the final with a straight-sets win over Finland’s Otto Virtanen (7–6, 6–2) in a strong match marked by swings in momentum and closely matched technical levels, setting up a highly anticipated final showdown.
On the sidelines of the competition, the fan zone continued to attract visitors through various activities and diverse entertainment areas, creating a festive atmosphere that further enhanced audience interaction with the event.
The championship concludes on Sunday with the singles final, amid strong public anticipation, as Kyrian Jacquet faces Luca Nardi to determine the champion of the current edition.