Amritraj loses in 2nd round

Prakash Amritraj gave a scare to Radek Stepanek in the first set, but that was all. He fought gallantly, but had to bow down finally.

India's Prakash Amritraj went down in a tough three-setter to Czech Radek Stepanek in second round of Chennai Open. The Indian won the first set 6-3 but tamely lost the second 0-6. The third set was a cliff-hanger with the Czech player prevailing 6-4. The final scoreline read 6-3 0-6 6-4 in Czech player's favour.

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