New Delhi, Nov 6 Ace Indian Somdev Devvarman and
compatriot Sanam Singh entered the quarterfinal of USD 50,000
Virginia National Bank ATP Challenger tennis tournament at
Charlottesville.
Third seed Somdev quelled late challenges before beating
Davis Cupper Izak Van Der Merwe of South Africa 6-2, 1-6, 6-2
in second round, while Sanam defeated USA's Scoville Jenkinson
1-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4, yesterday.
In the final-eight stage, Somdev would take on Matwe
Middelkoop of the Netherlands, who beat Ryan Harrison of USA
1-6, 6-3, 6-2.
On the other hand, Sanam would face tough challenge from
second seed, USA's Kevin Kim, who overcame Paraguay's Ramon
Delagado 1-6, 6-2, 6-1. - (Agencies)
Nov 06, 2009
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