Delray Beach: Yuki Bhambri bowed out of the singles qualifying event of the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships after going down to South African Davis Cuper Izak van der Merwe in a tough three-setter.
The Indian teen looked set to earn his second consecutive win over Merwe after pocketing the first set but eventually lost 6-4, 4-6, 5-7 in the second round of the qualifying event. Yuki had beaten Merwe last year during India`s Davis Cup World Group play-off tie on his debut. Yuki has opted out of India`s next month`s World Group first round tie against Russia to play in the ATP events to improve his ranking.
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