Somashekar, Sheetal advance

PANJIM: Somashekar pulled off a thrilling victory over Benjamin (9-7) in the men’s singles category while Jude and Nagesh carved out a win over Somashekar and Prateek (9-5) in the men’s doubles on the second day of the Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias Open 2016 presently underway at the club premises, Miramar, on Tuesday.

The State level ranking tournament saw some exciting matches played on the international style blue clay courts. Rajendra (Bulu) took down Prateek (9-1) in an intense match late Monday evening. 
In the ladies singles category, Sheetal beat Shanley (9-3) while Saumya got the better of Anudnya (9-3) to make it to the next round. Shilpa, however, went down to Shirley (9-0) in the morning session. In the opening match of the veterans singles, Glen took down Guru Gawde (9-7). The matches are open to spectators and tennis fans. 

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