Bengaluru, 31 December 2025: Indian tennis star Prajwal Dev has been handed the wild card for the upcoming Bengaluru Open 2026, reinforcing the tournament’s long standing commitment to nurture and promote Indian talent on the international stage. The prestigious event, which celebrates its landmark 10th edition, will be held in Bengaluru from 5th–11th January 2026, and will once again feature a strong international field alongside top Indian players on the ATP Challenger Tour.
In hot form after clinching the Men’s Singles title at the ITF World Tennis Tour M15 event in Bhubaneswar last month, the wild card entry gives the 29-year-old a valuable chance to compete against a field of exceptional talent at one of India’s most prestigious tennis events. Upgraded last year to an ATP Challenger 125 level, the Bengaluru Open now features a prize purse of over USD 225,000 and awards 125 ATP ranking points to the singles champion, enhancing its appeal and competitive significance.
“It’s a proud moment for me to compete at the Bengaluru Open ATP Challenger, especially in my home state. This tournament has consistently provided us a world class stage to test ourselves against formidable international competition and this being the 10th edition is certainly special. I am extremely grateful for the wild card and support by KSLTA and I look forward to playing at the Bengaluru Open and giving my best. Thank you.” Expressed Prajwal Dew upon receiving the wild card.
Prajwal Dev, the right handed player from Mysore has established himself as a steady performer on the professional circuit and reached a career high ATP singles ranking of No. 595 in February 2024 along with an impressive doubles career high of No. 265 in July 2025. Dev’s career highlights include winning an ATP Challenger doubles title at the 2023 President’s Cup in Kazakhstan, partnering fellow Indian Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha. He has also consistently represented Karnataka at the National Games, along with the honour of being the flag bearer for the state in last two editions.
Sunil Yajaman, Tournament Director of Bengaluru Open also commented saying, “Prajwal Dev has been a consistent and committed performer on the professional circuit and has contributed significantly to Indian tennis over the years. His dedication and hard work make him a deserving recipient of the wild card for the Bengaluru Open 2026. The tournament has always aimed to support Indian players by providing them opportunities at a high competitive level, and we are confident that Prajwal will make the most of this chance on home soil.”
Organised by the KSLTA, in association with the All India Tennis Association (AITA), the landmark 10th edition of the Bengaluru Open will feature a strong international line-up alongside India’s leading players. With Dev taking the court as a wild card entrant, the tournament once again reinforces its role as a vital platform for Indian tennis while promising fans a week of world-class action.
