Jay Meena becomes first Indian soft tennis player to reach Asian Games semi-finals

Jay Meena, 26, has become the first Indian soft tennis player to reach the semi-finals of the Asian Games. He defeated Sherwin Nuguit of the Philippines 4-3 in a closely contested men's singles quarter-final match.

Meena's journey to this landmark achievement is noteworthy, having progressed from working as a ball boy to competing at Asia's premier multi-sport event. His quarter-final victory sets up his participation in the semi-finals of the tournament.