WASHINGTON, AUG 2 : Qualifier Somdev Devvarman of India was defeated by John Robert Isner of United States 7-5, 7-5 in the round of 16 in the $1,295,790 Citi Open ATP World Tour Tournament at the William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park here today,
The American fired 12 aces while the Indian Davis Cupper recorded a lone ace. J Isner had an impressive show with his first serve as he won39 points out of 42 (93%) while Somdev won 31 points out of 37 (57 %).
Rohan Boppana of India and Andre Begemann of Germany toppled top seeded pair of Alexander Peva (Austria) and Burno Soares (Brazil) in the round of 16 in the doubles match. Boppana-Andre won. 6-2 6-7(4) 10-5.