American hardcourt Challengers 2017

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Re: American hardcourt Challengers 2017

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Leading 4-3 in the second set.
And Kamke holds to make it 4-4.
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In the tenth game, RamK breaks Kamke at 15 to take the second set!! 4-6, 6-4, 0-0
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Sadly, Ramkumar lost 46 64 46
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Re: American hardcourt Challengers 2017

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Man, he can't buy a win, suddenly. But he is still fighting. That's all we can ask for, I guess...

At $100K Fairfield Challenger 2017, California, USA

[R1] (7) Ramkumar Ramanathan (IND,149) l Tobias Kamke (GER,199) 46 64 46
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Yes, at least this was a tough fight unlike his last 3 losses which were tame losses. Hope he gets back to winning ways soon.
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Re: American hardcourt Challengers 2017

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Another loss in the doubles for RamK with Hach Verdugo against British pair.

At $100K Fairfield Challenger 2017, California, USA

[R1] Hans Hach Verdugo (MEX)/ Ramkumar Ramanathan (IND) l (4) Bryden Klein (GBR)/ Joe Salis bury (GBR) 26 57
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Leander and Purav are top seeds at this week's Charlottesville,challenger.

At $75K Charlottesville Challenger, USA

[R1] (1) Leander Paes (IND) / Purav Raja (IND) vs. Christopher Eubanks (USA) / Mackenzie Macdonald (USA)
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Re: American hardcourt Challengers 2017

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Lee-Purav started with dominating win over American pair ... Next, they r facing another American pair for a place in the semis.

At $75K+H Charlottesville Challenger 2017, USA

[R1] (1) Leander Paes (IND)/ Purav Raja (IND) bt Christopher Eubanks (USA)/ Mackenzie McDonald (USA) 64 60

[QF] (1) Leander Paes (IND)/ Purav Raja (IND) vs (WS) Denis Kudla (USA)/ Danny Thomas (USA)
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[QF] (1) Leander Paes (IND)/ Purav Raja (IND) l. (WS) Denis Kudla (USA)/ Danny Thomas (USA) 67(2) 26

This pairing isn't going well at all.
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Re: American hardcourt Challengers 2017

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Yes, Lee-Purav partnership is not producing desired results.
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Re: American hardcourt Challengers 2017

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jaydeep wrote: Fri Nov 03, 2017 3:44 am Yes, Lee-Purav partnership is not producing desired results.
No they're not ... they're doing very PurLee! 😛
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Welcome back jai_in_canada.
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It seems finally Lee is done!
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Re: American hardcourt Challengers 2017

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jai_in_canada wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 3:11 am
jaydeep wrote: Fri Nov 03, 2017 3:44 am Yes, Lee-Purav partnership is not producing desired results.
No they're not ... they're doing very PurLee! 😛
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Re: American hardcourt Challengers 2017

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suresh wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 5:21 am Welcome back jai_in_canada.
Thanks, Suresh. I love this group that is so well-informed, insightful and passionate about tennis. Unfortunately i haven't been that excited about results - although RamK, Yuki, Divij and Bops have lifted my spirits somewhat recently.
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