Darrshan Suresh Kumar

Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2026 (UM – So.): Transferred to Montana in time for the fall semester… Expected to make an immediate impact on the lineup. Represented his home country of Malaysia at the 2026 Men’s Davis Cup Asia/Oceania event in the summer of 2026 at the National Tennis Center in Kuala Lumur… Earned a win for Malaysia over his opponent from the Philippines, defeating Eric Jr Olivarez 7-6(5), 6-3… Also earned a win for Malaysia over Iran, beating Sina Moghimi 6-3, 7-5.

2025 (UND – Fr.):
• Summit League Newcomer of the Year
• All-Summit League Honorable Mention
• ITA Scholar-Athlete
Went 15-8 in overall singles and 3-2 in Summit League singles, primarily playing on court two for the Fighting Hawks and highlighted by a pair of three-set victories… Capped the season with a 7-2 record in his final nine matches… Went 13-6 in overall doubles and 2-2 in Summit League doubles… Clinched an important road win at Illinois State… Was named the Summit League’s Newcomer of the Year… Helped North Dakota reach the Summit League title match by clinching a semifinal win over Oral Roberts.

High School: One of the top amateurs from Malaysia... Reached the semifinals of the J200 ITF Junior Tournament in singles play... Also represented his home nation of Malaysia in the Junior Davis Cup… High School coach was Krishna Subramaniam

Personal: Intends to major in biology at Montana… Parents are Suresh Kumar and Nirmala Krishna of Kuala Lumpur