Govind Nanda (USA) Qualifies for ATP 250 Los Cabos Main Draw, Faces Colton Smith
American tennis player Govind Nanda has successfully navigated the qualifying rounds to earn a spot in the main draw of the ATP 250 Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel Oppo in Los Cabos, Mexico. This marks a significant step in the 25-year-old’s professional career as he continues to climb the ATP rankings.
Nanda, currently ranked No. 378, displayed strong form in the qualifying tournament. Seeded eighth in the qualifiers, he began his campaign with a decisive 6-4, 6-1 victory over wildcard Strong Kirchheimer. In the final round of qualifying, Nanda secured his main draw berth by defeating Morocco’s Taha Baadi with a score of 6-4, 6-2.
This achievement is a notable highlight for Nanda in his 2025 season, where he has primarily been competing in ATP Challenger and ITF Futures events. His consistent performance and aggressive baseline play have been key factors in his progress.
In the first round of the main draw, Govind Nanda will face fellow American Colton Smith, currently ranked ATP No. 134. This is not Nanda’s first foray into the qualifying rounds of ATP events, as he has also competed in Grand Slam qualifiers, notably reaching the second round of US Open qualifying in 2022. Securing a spot in an ATP 250 main draw through qualifying showcases his dedication and growing presence on the tour.
