Prakash go down fighting

It is said over cautiousness leads to disaster. But look what a 8220;half a step of caution8221; did to Prakash Amritraj. It simply set the tone of defeat. Playing World No. 18 Radek Stepanek was never going to be easy, but the Indian proved to be a tough nut in the first set, before a seven-game losing streak enabled Stepanek walk tall at the Chennai Open.

One-third of Prakash8217;s game was sheer aggression. Two thirds were stingless. He failed to find balance, missed a couple of close calls, and lost 6-3, 0-6, 4-6.