Arjun Rathi Shines at Thailand World Junior Event, Reaches Semifinals
India’s rising tennis star, Arjun Rathi, has put together an impressive run at the Thailand World Junior Event, advancing to the semifinals after a series of stunning victories. The 17-year-old, currently ranked 113 in the World Junior Rankings, defeated multiple higher-seeded players, including the 3rd and 15th seeds, on his way to the final four.
Rathi’s standout performance included a quarterfinal win over Aaron Gabet (France, Rank 150), avenging his loss in the J100 Pune final in December 2024. His resilience and skill on the court have been on full display throughout the tournament.
Match Results:
✅ Round 1: Arjun Rathi (🇮🇳, 113) def. Kohshi Ishibashi (🇯🇵, 127) 6-3, 6-0
✅ Round 2: Arjun Rathi (🇮🇳, 113) def. (3) Ivan Lutkin (🇷🇺, 40) 5-7, 7-6(1), 6-3
✅ Round 3: Arjun Rathi (🇮🇳, 113) def. (15) Fumin Jiang (🇨🇳, 94) 6-4, 0-6, 6-4
✅ Quarterfinal: Arjun Rathi (🇮🇳, 113) def. Aaron Gabet (🇫🇷, 150) 6-2, 6-3
With his dynamic shot-making and ability to perform under pressure, Rathi has proven to be a force to be reckoned with on the junior circuit. Rathi is getting closer and closer to sealing his spot in the upcoming Junior Grand Slams, namely French Open and Wimbledon.
