Wednesday, 16 December 2015

Indian Aces keep winning

Dubai, Dec 16, 2015, PTI:
Rohan Bopanna. DH file photo
India’s Rohan Bopanna won his singles as well as doubles match as Indian Aces extended their domination in the IPTL, winning the contest against Philippine Marvericks comfortably 30-17 here on Tuesday.

In a surprise move, Bopanna was fielded in the legends singles and he came out all guns blazing by blanking American James Blake 6-0.

Agnieszka was her usual fighting self and she edged Ajla Tomlajanovic 6-4 to help Indian Aces consolidate lead.

The defending champions changed their mixed doubles pairing as Sania Mirza combined with Ivan Dodig instead of Bopanna and they prevailed 6-4 against Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Jarmila Gajdosova.

Bopanna came back to action for the men’s doubles with Dodig and they faced stiff resistance from Roger-Vasselin and Treat Huey before wining via shoot out. The Indian team won the shootout 7-2.

The defending champions had sealed the tie and the men’s singles was rendered inconsequential. But Bernad Tomic closed the contest for the Indian team on a winning note with a 6-4 victory over big-serving Ivo Karlovic. 

“We’re a really strong team, and everyone wants us to lose! Fabrice called in sick with a fever today. But we’re hungry to win each time we step out on the court as a team. We’re more or less the same team as last year, with a few additions and subtractions. That said, we play to win, and are happy with our performance today,” said Saina.

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