Indian tennis player Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha qualifies for 2026 Australian Open men’s doubles after winning Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff

Indian tennis player Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and his Thai partner Pruchya Isaro have secured a main-draw wild card for the 2026 Australian Open men’s doubles. The Indo-Thai duo triumphed in the Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff, defeating a Japanese pair in the final. This marks a significant Grand Slam debut for Poonacha, who has previously excelled on the Challenger and ITF circuits.