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Ali Yazdani made history, becoming the first Iranian to win an ITF singles title at M15 Tehran and inspiring a new generation of tennis players in his country on a bright Sunday afternoon at Tehran\u2019s Enghelab Sports Complex.<\/p>\n

Yazdani, 21, the world No. 1507, defeated top-seeded Indian Karan Singh – ranked over 1000 spots above him at No. 475, 6-4 6-3 for a historic triumph.<\/p>\n

His win ended a years-long drought for Iranian tennis on the international stage. Until now, no Iranian had managed to win a singles title on the ITF World Tennis Tour despite several near misses. Veterans like Anoosha Shahgholi and Hamidreza Nadaf had reached the semi-finals, while Shahin Khaledan came closest in 2018, finishing runner-up in an ITF final in Georgia.<\/p>\n

The atmosphere at Enghelab was electric. An unusually large crowd had gathered for a tournament at this level, underscoring the emotional weight of the moment and the significance of Yazdani\u2019s run for Iranian tennis.<\/p>\n

Despite the weight of expectation on his shoulders, Yazdani remained composed throughout the final and credited the home crowd for playing a vital role in his performance, itftennis.com reported.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have to sincerely thank the wonderful people of my country,\u201d he said. \u201cWithout their presence and support, this victory would not have been possible. I dedicate this win to the kind people of Iran. The energy I received from the crowd was incredible \u2013 I can only say thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also credited his father, who introduced him to sport and stood by him throughout the ups and downs.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to thank my father, who taught me how to play tennis. He always believed in me – sometimes more than I believed in myself. Every time I felt tired or discouraged, he guided me back on track, all the way to today.\u201d<\/p>\n

MNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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