New Delhi: Somdev Devvarman's wait to win his
maiden title on the ATP circuit continued as the Indian lost
the final of the Charlottesville Challenger event in the US to
second seed and local favourite Kevin Kim after an intense
three-set battle.
Third seed Somdev fought his heart out after losing the
first set but eventually lost 4-6 7-6(8) 4-6 in the USD 50,000
hard court event.
Somdev's effort earned him 45 ranking points and USD
4,240 as prize money.
At the start of the year, Somdev had reached the final of
the prestigious ATP Chennai Open, losing the summit clash to
Croat Marin Cilic.
Somdev will now present his challenge in Knoxville
Challenger starting today in the United States.
Bureau Report
First Published: Monday, November 09, 2009, 15:48