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Somdev faces off against Cilic in revenge-match
Washington, Aug 4 (PTI) Somdev Devvarman advanced to the
the second round of ATP Washington Classic, setting up a
grudge match against Croatian Marin Cilic who had beaten the
Indian in the Chennai Open finals in January.
Somdev beat fellow qualifier Yuichi Sugita of Japan 6-0,
7-6 (8/6) yesterday and will get a chance to settle his score
with the sixth seed Croatian, who had beaten him 6-4, 7-6
(7/3) in the Chennai Open final.
"I'm looking forward to facing him again," said Somdev.
"That feels incredible. To see your family all around, to
play on those courts at a tournament you've been watching
since you were 10, that makes it special," he added.
Somdev walked off with the first set against Sugita in
just 20 minutes and even pocketed the first nine games of the
match before his Japanese counterpart rallied to win four
games in a row.
The tie-breaker turned out to be a roller-coaster ride as
Somdev lost the first two points, won the next four, then
conceded four points in a row to give Sugita two set points.
But the Indian raised his game and grabbed the last four
points to seal the match in 85 minutes. (MORE) PTI ATK
JVN
India pull off last-minute win in Jr Women's World Cup
Boston (USA), Aug 4 (PTI) Monorama Devi's last-minute
goal helped India pull off a 3-2 upset over Australia in their
opening match of the Women's Junior Hockey World Cup here.
A last-minute penalty corner goal by Monorama Devi sealed
the win for India, who trailed 0-1 at half-time.
The other goal scorers for India were Ritu Rani (45th)
and Monika Badran (53rd minute).
The Australian goal-scorers were Casey Eastham (31st) and
Marnie Hudson (60th minute).
In a tough game, India were also helped by the errors
committed by the Australians.
The Aussies, who finished fourth to India's 11th in the
last edition of the tournament four years ago, earned 10
penalty corners in the match but failed to capitalise on the
chances.
India goalkeeper Jasdeep Kaur thwarted the first four
attempts but was finally beaten in the by a direct set piece
by Eastham.
Australia started off the second half with quick passes
but started losing speed when India carried the ball down the
field and Poonam Rani smoothly scored in the 45th minute to
draw level.
India kept the momentum going and broke into the lead
eight minutes later when Monika Badran, set up by Joydeep
Kaur, pushed past Australian custodian Ashley Wells.
Stung by the setbacks, Australia intensified their
onslaughts and equalised in the 60th minute when Hudson fired
home.
India earned their fourth and final penalty corner when
Rani Devi was obstructed in the circle in the 70th minute.
The match winner was indirectly executed by Monorama
Devi.
India will next play Belarus wednesday. PTI
the second round of ATP Washington Classic, setting up a
grudge match against Croatian Marin Cilic who had beaten the
Indian in the Chennai Open finals in January.
Somdev beat fellow qualifier Yuichi Sugita of Japan 6-0,
7-6 (8/6) yesterday and will get a chance to settle his score
with the sixth seed Croatian, who had beaten him 6-4, 7-6
(7/3) in the Chennai Open final.
"I'm looking forward to facing him again," said Somdev.
"That feels incredible. To see your family all around, to
play on those courts at a tournament you've been watching
since you were 10, that makes it special," he added.
Somdev walked off with the first set against Sugita in
just 20 minutes and even pocketed the first nine games of the
match before his Japanese counterpart rallied to win four
games in a row.
The tie-breaker turned out to be a roller-coaster ride as
Somdev lost the first two points, won the next four, then
conceded four points in a row to give Sugita two set points.
But the Indian raised his game and grabbed the last four
points to seal the match in 85 minutes. (MORE) PTI ATK
JVN
India pull off last-minute win in Jr Women's World Cup
Boston (USA), Aug 4 (PTI) Monorama Devi's last-minute
goal helped India pull off a 3-2 upset over Australia in their
opening match of the Women's Junior Hockey World Cup here.
A last-minute penalty corner goal by Monorama Devi sealed
the win for India, who trailed 0-1 at half-time.
The other goal scorers for India were Ritu Rani (45th)
and Monika Badran (53rd minute).
The Australian goal-scorers were Casey Eastham (31st) and
Marnie Hudson (60th minute).
In a tough game, India were also helped by the errors
committed by the Australians.
The Aussies, who finished fourth to India's 11th in the
last edition of the tournament four years ago, earned 10
penalty corners in the match but failed to capitalise on the
chances.
India goalkeeper Jasdeep Kaur thwarted the first four
attempts but was finally beaten in the by a direct set piece
by Eastham.
Australia started off the second half with quick passes
but started losing speed when India carried the ball down the
field and Poonam Rani smoothly scored in the 45th minute to
draw level.
India kept the momentum going and broke into the lead
eight minutes later when Monika Badran, set up by Joydeep
Kaur, pushed past Australian custodian Ashley Wells.
Stung by the setbacks, Australia intensified their
onslaughts and equalised in the 60th minute when Hudson fired
home.
India earned their fourth and final penalty corner when
Rani Devi was obstructed in the circle in the 70th minute.
The match winner was indirectly executed by Monorama
Devi.
India will next play Belarus wednesday. PTI
