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This is an archive article published on August 30, 2009
Somdev ends India8217;s long wait,qualifies for US Open
Taking a giant leap forward in his fledgling career,Somdev Devvarman ensured himself a berth in the singles main draw of the US Open after scoring a convincing 6-3 6-2 win over Poland's Jerzy Janowicz.
Taking a giant leap forward in his fledgling career,Somdev Devvarman ensured himself a berth in the singles main draw of the US Open after scoring a convincing 6-3 6-2 win over Poland8217;s Jerzy Janowicz. Rain had held up celebrations for Somdev as he was leading 6-3 5-2 against his rival in the third round match on Friday at the Flushing Meadows here.
But Somdev completed his victory last night and set up a first round clash against Portugal8217;s Fredrico Gil,who is currently ranked 110 in the ATP chart. Somdev was ecstatic after the win but knows his job only becomes tougher from here.
8220;I am very happy and excited at having qualified for the main draw,but this is not where the hard work ends as I still have a long way to go. Now,I have to prepare well for whoever I am drawn to play in the main draw,8221; he said after the victory.
Somdev thus becomes the first Indian in seven years to figure in the singles event of a Grand Slam tournament. Prakash Amritraj was the last player,who represented India in a Grand Slam when he played in the US Open in 2002. Somdev broke Jerzy once and saved a breakpoint to clinch the first set.
Then he converted two more chances in the second set to get closer to a memorable win. Somdev had earlier failed in all three attempts to book a berth in singles competition of a Grand Slam event.
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