India clinch first leg of tennis series against Pak

Ashutosh Singh lost the singles but combined with Vivek Shokeen to win the doubles as India sealed the first leg of the tennis series against Pakistan 2-1.

Updated on: Nov 14, 2007, 15:22:04 IST

PTI | By HT Correspondent, Lahore

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Ashutosh Singh lost the singles but combined with Vivek Shokeen to win the doubles as India sealed the first leg of the tennis series against Pakistan 2-1 at defence club tennis courts in Lahore on Wednesday.

National Champion Ashutosh lost the second singles to Paksitan's top player Aisam-ul-Haq-Qureshi 3-6 4-6, allowing hosts to darw parity.

Shokeen had put India ahead after defeating Aqeel Khan in staright sets in the first singles yesterday. Aisam served big and capitalised on break-points in the both the sets to overpower Ashutosh and tie the series 1-1.

The doubles game became decisive and the Delhi boys did not disappoint. They beat Aisam and Aqeel 7-6 (5) 6-2 to take the honours in the first leg.

The hosts put up a good fight in the first-set tie breaker but were found wanting in spirit in the second and conceded the first leg. The second and final leg of the series will be played in Islamabad from Thursday.

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