BENGALURU/STARNBERG, March 3, 2025
Brandon Holt has captured the title of the 2025 DafaNews Bengaluru Open, India’s biggest international tennis event. The No. 3 seed of the ATP Challenger Tour 125 hard-court event defeated seventh-seeded Japanese Shintaro Mochizuki 6-3, 6-3 in Sunday’s singles final.
Holt advanced to the championship match with wins in the top bottom of the draw over Valentin Vacherot of Monaco, Australian Bernard Tomic, Russian qualifier Petr Bar Biryukov and British lucky loser Billy Harris.
The 26-year-old Californian dominated the final by converting five of his six break-point chances and winning 55 per cent of the total points played. Holt secured victory in one hour and 22 minutes.
Witness the winning moment! Brandon Holt dominates the court and clinches the Bengaluru Open 2025 Singles title with a commanding straight-sets victory! Don’t miss this incredible display of skill, determination, and championship glory! #ATPChallenger… pic.twitter.com/8fYmzLlK0g
— Bengaluru Tennis Open (@BlrTennisOpen) March 2, 2025
By lifting his second ATP Challenger Tour career trophy following his maiden triumph in Nonthaburi, Thailand in mid-January, Holt earns $28,400 in prize money as well as 125 ATP Ranking points. He has now reached a new career-high ranking of World No. 111.
The DafaNews Bengaluru Open offered a total prize purse of $200,000 and was held at the KSLTA Tennis Stadium of the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association.
Bengaluru, often called the Silicon Valley of India, is the capital of Karnataka and a major hub for technology, startups, and innovation. Known for its pleasant climate, vibrant nightlife, and green spaces like Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Cubbon Park, the city blends modernity with tradition. It is home to leading IT companies, prestigious institutions like IISc and IIM Bangalore, and a thriving cultural scene with music, art, and theater. Despite its rapid growth and notorious traffic, Bengaluru remains a dynamic city where history, technology, and diverse cuisine come together in a unique and exciting way.
