Sanam Singh returned to the professional circuit in style, toppling eight seed Kaden Hensel in a tough three setter to qualify for the main draw of the ATP Challenger event in Charlottesville, USA.

The two time Champion of the US Intercollegiate Tennis Association Summer Championships, Sanam got the better of his Australian opponent 6-2, 1-6, 7-5 in the third and final qualifying round of the $50,000 event.