Cilic shock loss.TENNIS: Sixth seed Marin Cilic suffered a surprise exit in the second round of the ATP ATP: see adenosine triphosphate. ATP in full adenosine triphosphate Organic compound, substrate in many enzyme-catalyzed reactions (see catalysis) in the cells of animals, plants, and microorganisms. Legg Mason Tennis Classic The Legg Mason Tennis Classic is an annual late-summer men's tennis tournament played in Washington, D.C. as part of the ATP Tour. It was first held (as the Washington Star International) in 1969. It was later known as the Sovran Bank Classic. in Washington at the hands of Somdev Devvarman. The Indian qualifier posted a 7-5 6-4 triumph over the Croatian to advance to the third round, where he will face either Rainer Schuettler or 11th seed Ivo Karlovic. German Schuettler was made to battle to earn his place in round two but prevailed 6-1 3-6 7-6 (7/5) against Argentina's Leonardo Mayer. Schuettler's compatriot Benjamin Becker was also given a run for his money, edging American Robby Ginepri 7-6 (7/3) 6-7 (1/7) 7-6 (7/4) in the first round. |
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