Basak, Indu in finals

MYSORE, June 8: The top two seeds in both men8217;s and women8217;s sections took the allotted slots in the individual final of the table tennis event in the fourth National Games, but in contrasting manner.

Arup Basak among men and NR Indu in women8217;s had an easier entry into the title round, while the top seeds and national champions Chetan Baboor and MS Mythili were stretched to four and five sets respectively.

Defending champion and second seed Basak of West Bengal stopped the giant-killing run of R Rajesh Tamil Nadu 21-7, 21-15, 21-14. Top seed Baboor overcame a game8217;s deficit to defeat Tamil Nadu southpaw S Raman 15-21, 21-18, 21-14, 21-17 in the semifinal.