Somdev out of ATP Open 13 Tournament in Marseille

India’s top men’s tennis player Somdev Devvarman lost his second round battle in the open 13 tournament. He was outclassed by Bernard Tomis of Australia. Bernard beat Somdev by 6-3, 7-5 in a one hour and 12 minutes battle. Somdev created a sensation in the tournament by beating world no 39 and local favorite Benoit Paire in first round. This star from the north east of India is going under a bad phase of career due to injury. He recently slipped to 354 in the world rankings. He is also under controversy in recent times due to a strike against AITA.

In singles, the Indian challenge in the tournament was over but in doubles Rohan Bopanna is still carrying Indian hopes. He, with his partner Colin Fleming, secured a place in the quarter final. They beat Robin Haase and Dick Norman in first round of match, 6-4, 6-2.