Indian Wells | Yuki Bhambri beats Nicolas Mahut to setup second round clash against Lucas Pouille
After beating compatriot Ramkumar Ramanathan to qualify for the main draw at Indian Wells, Yuki Bhambri, yesterday, stunned French World number 101 Nicolas Mahut in the opening round. In a match that lasted an hour and 42 minutes, the Indian secured the win in straight sets of 7-5, 6-3.
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Bhambri carried his momentum into the second set as well and had four break point opportunities in the very first game but he failed to capitalize on the same. Two games later, it would come back to haunt him as Mahut broke him to take a 3-1 lead in the second set. The Indian, however, fought back with intent and broke the Frenchman three games in a row to take the second set 6-3 in just 48 minutes. After the fantastic performance, Bhambri will now face ninth seed Lucas Pouille in the second round of 1000 Masters event.
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