Quick Info
| Profession | Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/03/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Dhakshineswar Suresh
29/03/2026
Dhakshineswar Suresh led India to a historic 3-2 Davis Cup win over the Netherlands in Bengaluru during the 2026 Qualifiers. In his second Davis Cup tie, he won both singles matches against Jesper de Jong and Guy Den Ouden, plus the doubles with Yuki Bhambri. This marked the first time an Indian won three matches in a Davis Cup tie since Leander Paes in 2004, ensuring India's deepest run since 2011.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dhakshineswar Suresh Ekambaram |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 5" (196 cm) |
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| Weight | 172 lbs (78 kg) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Velammal Matric Higher Secondary School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Communication Studies (expected 2026) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Suresh Ekka (a tennis player, actor) |
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| Mother | Bhanu Suresh |
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Career
| Plays | Right-Handed, modern power-baseliner | ||||
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Favourites
| Bike Collection | Royal Enfiled |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/dhakshin_suresh/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/dhakshineswar.suresh/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His father motivated him to play tennis after seeing him at a local club. | |
| 2. He started playing tennis at a young age and received coaching at the Cosmo Club. | |
| 3. Suffered an injury in 2021 which sidelined him for a year. | |
| 4. Moved to the USA for studies and to pursue his tennis career simultaneously. | |
| 5. Defeated former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev at the World Tennis League in December 2023. | |
| 6. Named ITD Male Player of the Year in 2025. |