US Open 2018: Indian hope Yuki Bhambri bows out in opener
Bhambri, who is world No 96, lost 3-6 6-7 (3-7) 5-7 to Herbert in a match that lasted nearly two and half hours.
Bhambri, who is world No 96, lost 3-6 6-7 (3-7) 5-7 to Herbert in a match that lasted nearly two and half hours.
Bopanna and Sharan defeated Aleksander Bublik and Denis Yevseyev of Kazakhstan 6-3 6-4 in 52 minutes.
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Leander Paes and Purav Raja, who joined forces recently, were knocked out of the men's doubles following a close 4-6 6-7(7) defeat.
Ramkumar earned 48 ranking points and pocketed $6360 for his effort.
Purav Raja and Divij Sharan put up a brave fight but fell short against Raven Klaasen and Rajeev Ram.
The Indian duo won 7-6 (7-2) 3-6 6-4 7-6 (8-6) in little over three hours.
The Indian saved the only breakpoint he faced in the match and broke his opponent thrice.
Recently, the estranged pair washed their dirty linen in public, taking pot shots at each other.
