Prakash enters world’s top 250

Prakash Amritraj stormed into the semi-final of the $25,000 Challenger event in Uzbekistan beateing fifth seed Tasuku Iwami of Japan.

The win helped Prakash join a select club of Indian tennis stars to have broken into top-250 of men’s singles. Prakash, already the highest ranked Indian, is almost certain to move to 245 when the rankings are updated next week.

It will be the first time an Indian has moved into the top-250 since Bhupathi achieved the feat seven years ago. It also means direct entry into the Wimbledon qualifiers. (PTI)