Asiad 2018: Indians advance in tennis competition

IANS  |  Jakarta 

Indian tennis players enjoyed a successful day at the 18th with Ramkumar Ramanathan, Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Ankita registering comprehensive victories in their respective matches here on Monday.

and Gunneswaran entered the Round of 16 in the men's singles category with straight sets wins.

defeated Wong of Hong Kong 6-0, 7-6(4) while Gunneswaran pummllled Indonesia's Rifqi Fitriadi 6-2, 6-0.

Ankita thrashed Gumulya Beatrice of 6-2, 6-4 to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the women's singles competition.

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First Published: Mon, August 20 2018. 19:46 IST