Sitwala, Jaisingh score

MUMBAI, MAY 3: Dhruv Sitwala and Vivek Jaisingh scored noteworthy wins in the second round of the Selvel sponsored Open Handicap Snooker ...

MUMBAI, MAY 3: Dhruv Sitwala and Vivek Jaisingh scored noteworthy wins in the second round of the Selvel sponsored Open Handicap Snooker Tournament at the Matharpacady Club today.

Sitwala took the first frame with a 93-84 scoreline thanks to a break of 25 but tables seemed to be turning in the second as rival P Mhatre took a 25 point lead. But Sitwala rallied with a break of 27 to put the match beyond his opponent. Jaisingh had a more easier round with a 113-82, 125-96 victory.

Results (2nd Round)

V Jaisingh (55) bt J Ramaiya (50) 113-82, 125-96; V Gehani (50) bt P Mhatre (50) 93-84, 101-59); N Duma (50) bt H D’Costa (55) 111-68, 103-76; D Sitwala (35) bt F Cordelro (45) 97-88, 65-102, 89-82).

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