Prof. Dr. S. Ramesh Babu (born on February 12, 1957) of Mysuru, Karnataka set an elite record for playing the maximum tennikoit rallies in one hour, along with M. Suresh (born on July 13, 1969) of Bengaluru, Karnataka. They achieved an astonishing 1935 tennikoit rallies in just one hour at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College Sports Complex, Bengaluru. This elite record was acknowledged on October 30, 2024, in recognition of their exceptional talent and dedication.