Bopanna bows out of Kuala Lumpur Open

Rohan Bopanna’s dream run at the ATP Kuala Lumpur Open ended after losing a valiant fight against World number 12 Fernando Gonzalez of Chile in the second round of the event here on Thursday.

Bopanna,who entered the tournament via qualifying,put up a brave fight before losing 4-6 6-3 4-6 to the fourth seed Gonzalez in the USD 947,750 hard court event.

Bopanna had shocked world number 51 Jose Acasuso in the opening round of the main draw.

The Indian Davis Cupper fetched 20 ranking points and got richer by USD 14,760 for his effort.