Aichi-Nagoya, Sept. 23 -- Jay Meena assured India's first-ever medal in soft tennis at the Asian Games after advancing to the men's singles semi-finals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 edition.

Meena defeated Philippines' Sherwin Nuguit in a thrilling men's singles quarter-final, registering a hard-fought 4-3 victory to book his place in the last four.

The Indian player won the contest with a scoreline of 0-4, 4-2, 2-4, 5-3, 2-4, 7-5, overcoming a tough challenge from his Filipino opponent.

With all semi-finalists guaranteed a medal in soft tennis, Meena's qualification assured India its maiden Asian Games medal in the sport.

Meena will now compete in the semi-finals as he aims to continue his historic campaign and secure a place in the gold ...