Manas Dhamne, an emerging talent in Indian tennis, made headlines by reaching his first ATP Challenger final in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on May 2. The 18-year-old showcased his skills with a straight-sets victory over France's Antoine Ghibaudo, winning 6-4, 6-3. Dhamne's performance was marked by a strong baseline game and strategic play, allowing him to secure a late break in the first set and dominate the second. This achievement is a notable milestone in his career, placing him among a select group of Indian teenagers to reach an ATP Challenger final. With this victory, Dhamne is expected to break into the top-400 of the ATP rankings, providing a significant boost to his confidence as he transitions from the junior circuit to professional tennis. He will now compete against Belgium's Buvaysar Gadamauri in the final, aiming to cap off his successful week with a title.