Somdev in quarters of US Challenger event

Somdev Devvarman struggled past Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel in three sets to progress to the singles quarter-finals of the ATP Challenger tournament, in Charlottesville.

Updated on: Nov 2, 2012, 23:14:19 IST

Hindustan Times | By Anonymous, Charlottesville

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Somdev Devvarman struggled past Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel in three sets to progress to the singles quarter-finals of the ATP Challenger tournament, Charlottesville.

The Indian recorded a 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 win over his opponent in the second round of the $ 75,000 hard court tournament.

Somdev, a wild card entrant, next faces American eighth-seed Denis Kudla. He had lost six consecutive first round matches before coming into this event.

The Indian has slid to 733 in the singles ATP rankings.

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