Sultanov to clash with Svercina in finals of MSLTA 25K Mens ITF Tennis Tournament
Indian pair of Prajwal Dev - Aditya Kalyanpur lift doubles title
Mumbai, November 16: Top seeded Khumoyun Sultanov of Uzbekistan will take on second seeded Dalibor Svercina of Czech Republic in the mens singles finals of the MSLTA 25K Mens ITF Tennis Tournament being organised by Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) and played at GA Ranade Tennis court.
In the Singles Semifinals Top seeded Khumoyun Sultanov outhit fifth seeded Russian Bogdan Bobrov 6-2, 6-1 in just over an hour , second seed Dalibor Svercina of the Czech Reublic looking for a second title on a trot ended the challenge of seventh seed Indian Karan Singh 6-4, 6-0 in a 1 hour 21 minute match . Karan showed some promise in the first set coimg from 2-5 down to 4-5 , but the Czech player proved too strong
However the Indian pair of second seeded SD Prajwal Dev and Adil Kalyanpur brought some cheer to the Indian Camp claimimg the doubles title , the duo battled past youngsters Aryan Shah and Adhithya Ganesan of USA 6-4, 4-6, 10-7; to claim the title
The doubles winner get trophy, $1395 and 25 Points, while runner up received trophy, $810 and 16Points. The prizes were given away at the hands of Mr.Sunder Iyer, Hon Secretary of MSLTA and Mr.Manoj Vaidya, CEO of MSLTA, ITF Supervisor Nitin Kannamwar were present on the occasion.
Singles: Semifinal Round:
Khumoyun Sultanov (Uzb) [1] bt Bogdan Bobrov [5](Rus) 6-2, 6-1;
Dalibor Svercina([2](Cze) bt Karan Singh (Ind) [7] 6-4, 6-0;
Doubles: Final Round:
SD Prajwal Dev/Adil Kalyanpur(Ind)[2] bt Aryan Shah(Ind)/Adhithya Ganesan(USA) 6-4, 4-6, 10-7;