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The Hindu
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Vijay Sundar Prashanth wins Challenger title with Sergio Gornes
Vijay Sundar Prashanth in partnership with Sergio Gorens beat Alexandru Jecan and Bogdan Pavel 2-6, 7-5, [10-8] in the doubles final of the €145,250 Challenger tennis tournament in Poznan, Poland. It was the 28th career doubles title for the 38-year-old Vijay, and the second of the season after the one in Pune with Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan. For the 30-year-old Sergio, it was the 37th doubles title of his career and the first of the season. The champion pair collected 100 ATP points and €7,220. The runner-up pocketed 60 points and €4,180. In the $30,000 ITF women's event in Wichita, USA, Sahaja Yamalapalli went down fighting in the semifinals to Fiona Crawley of USA in three sets. The results: €145,250 Challenger, Poznan, Poland Doubles (final): Sergio Gornes (Esp) & Vijay Sundar Prashanth bt Alexandru Jecan & Bogdan Pavel (Rou) 2-6, 7-5, [10-8]. $30,000 ITF women, Wichita, USA Singles (semifinals): Fiona Crawley (USA) bt Sahaja Yamalapalli 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2.


The Hindu
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Vijay Sundar-Gornes pair emerges triumphant
Vijay Sundar Prashanth in partnership with Sergio Gornes beat Alexandru Jecan and Bogdan Pavel 2-6, 7-5, [10-8] in the doubles final of the €145,250 Challenger tennis tournament in Poznan, Poland. It was the 28th career doubles title for the 38-year-old Vijay Sundar, and the second of the season after the one in Pune with Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan. For the 30-year-old Gornes, it was the 37th doubles title of his career and the first of the season. The champion pair collected 100 ATP points and €7,220. The runner-up pocketed 60 points and €4,180. In the $30,000 ITF women's event in Wichita, USA, Sahaja Yamalapalli went down fighting in the semifinals to American Fiona Crawley in three sets. The results: €145,250 Challenger, Poznan: Doubles: Final: Sergio Gornes (Esp) & Vijay Sundar Prashanth bt Alexandru Jecan & Bogdan Pavel (Rou) 2-6, 7-5, [10-8]. $30,000 ITF women, Wichita, USA: Semifinals: Fiona Crawley (USA) bt Sahaja Yamalapalli 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2.