Tony Alex Turns Back the Clock with a Commanding Title Run

The 35+ Men’s Singles draw at the Insportz Open brought together experience, pedigree, and unfinished rivalries — and when the dust finally settled, it was Tony Alex who stood tallest.

In a category stacked with former champions and perennial podium contenders, Tony delivered a title run built on timing, control, and calm execution when it mattered most.

🔥 A Steady March Through the Field

Tony opened his campaign with a composed straight-sets victory over Sudhip Mohan, closing the Round of 16 encounter 21–18, 21–15.

The quarterfinal against Ravi Dewangan followed a similar pattern — tightly contested early exchanges before Tony edged ahead to seal the match 21–20, 21–15.

With each round, his rhythm grew sharper.

⚔️ A Semifinal of Substance

The semifinal brought a familiar challenge in Suhas Naidu — a player known for stretching matches and thriving in pressure moments.

Tony refused to allow the contest to drift.

By controlling the front court and keeping rallies compact, he closed the match 21–12, 21–19, securing his place in the final with authority.

👑 A Final That Meant More

Waiting on the other side was Rahul Raghavan — fresh off a hard-fought semifinal and carrying strong form into the title clash.

But Tony looked settled from the first rally.

He dictated tempo early, absorbed pressure through the middle phase, and maintained separation late in both games to close the final 21–14, 21–17.

No decider required.

No late scramble.

Just composure.

📊 Road to the Title

• Round of 16: def Sudhip Mohan — 21–18, 21–15
• Quarterfinal: def Ravi Dewangan — 21–20, 21–15
• Semifinal: def Suhas Naidu — 21–12, 21–19
• Final: def Rahul Raghavan — 21–14, 21–17

In a draw filled with momentum swings and unpredictable outcomes, Tony Alex offered something different — clarity.

At the Insportz Open, experience didn’t just matter.

It prevailed.