Max Purcell has earned an instant reward for going it alone on the tennis court by shooting straight into the world's top 100 on the back of three straight tournament triumphs in a remarkable Indian odyssey.
Three weeks ago, Wimbledon champion Purcell, who's put his successful doubles career on hold while deciding to concentrate on singles, was ranked No.203 in the world as he trekked off seeking ranking points at a second-level ATP Challenger tournament in Chennai.
Not only did he win that competition, but the 24-year-old Sydneysider then stayed on to win another Challenger event in Bengalaru the following week, before going on to complete a rare hat-trick by winning the final of a third straight event in Pune on Sunday.
