Navi Mumbai: A trainee at Nerul Gymkhana, Aarav Chhallani, became India’s number one and Asia’s number two player in the boys’ under-14 tennis rankings after a series of strong performances over the last few months. Chhallani’s rise began in April this year at the Asian Category 1 and under-14 tournament in Jaipur, where he won the singles title and finished doubles runner-up. The result earned him key ranking points and pushed him to India’s top seed in May.He then produced a three-week run on the Asian Tennis Federation circuit, adding further points against leading junior players across the region. In China, at ATF Grade A-East Asia, he won the doubles title and reached the singles semi-finals. In Uzbekistan, at ATF Category A-Central Asia, he finished as doubles finalist. In Hyderabad, at ATF Grade A-South Asia, he won the doubles title and was singles runner-up.With these consistent results, Chhallani secured the Asia number two position while consolidating his place as India’s top under-14 player. “I am extremely grateful to my coach Gitesh Awasthi for accompanying me to every tournament and supporting me on and off the court. Thanks to my parents for their sacrifices, to my sponsors for their constant support, and to Nerul Gymkhana for providing world-class facilities and the perfect environment to train and compete,” said Chhallani.He further said that this achievement motivates him to work even harder and make India proud. Vikas Shetty, general secretary of Nerul Gymkhana, said Chhallani’s progress reflected the training environment at the academy. “Training under Awasthi, Chhallani’s success is a reflection of his dedication, discipline, and the strong coaching system behind him. This is a proud moment for the Nerul Gymkhana family and for Indian tennis. We are confident that even greater milestones lie ahead,” said Shetty.