Sangai Invitation Tennis : Becker post first win in men's open competition
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 26 2018:
Becker beat Ariya in straight sets (6-4, 6-1) in the first match of the men's open singles competition of the Sangai Invitation Tennis Tournament being organised by Imphal District Tennis Association under the aegis of Manipur Tennis Association at different venues in Imphal as a part of the ongoing Manipur Sangai Festival.
Mowinston was also able to seal an easy 6-0, 6-2 win over Romeo in his match but went down 1-6, 0-6 to Jiten in the second round clash.
Rebaskar secured a huge 6-1, 6-0 win over Aken in another match while Rupam managed a 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) win over Rakesh in another clash.
The 5th match of the competition saw Ranjan overcome A Prem 6-1, 6-0 while Ravi overwhelmed Prakash 6-2, 6-1 in another clash.
In the men's open doubles clashes, the pair of Indrakumar and Becker outlasted Jimmy and Turidas 6-2, 6-1 comfortably while Atap and Pritam fought hard to edge out Herojit and Hanu pair 6-4, 6-7 (7-9), 10-5 .
Ravi and Aken were also able to seal next round berth seeing of A Prem and Pradeep 6-3, 6-1 today.
In the pre-quarter final clash of the competition, Ranjan and Prakash combined well to see of the pair of Rakesh and Lukush 7-5, 3-6, 10-8 .