Somdev defeated his Dutch rival in US Open qualifying event second round.
New York: Somdev Devvarman is one step away from realising the long cherished dream of playing in a Grand Slam's singles main draw after reaching the final round of the US Open qualifying event following a hard-earned win over Igor Sijsling in New York.
Somdev battled past his Dutch rival 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3 in the second round of the event at Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday night.
Somdev made a confident start and raced away with the opening set but Sijsling did not give in easily after that and engaged the Indian in a tough two hour and 19 minutes contest.
Saving breakpoints was key to Somdev's win and he staved off as many as six out of eight while converting four of the five on his opponent's serve.
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