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Somdev makes Nadal sweat

March 17, 2011 17:07

While all sport lovers in India were overawed by the cricket in the country, Somdev did his bit to represent tennis when he met World No. 1 Rafael Nadal in the Indian Wells pre-quarters.

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While all sport lovers in India were overawed by cricket in the country, Somdev did his bit to announce his presence when he met World No. 1 Rafael Nadal in the Indian Wells pre-quarters. (AFP Photo)
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Coming into the match, the World No. 1 Rafael Nadal had steamrolled his previous opponents, dropping just 6 games through the course of the tournament. (AFP Photo)
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The match was evenly poised in the first set with the scores tied at 5 each. (AFP Photo)
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But Nadal, a two-time winner at Indian Wells, won the first set even though he looked far from comfortable against Somdev. (AFP Photo)
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The second set was identical to the first with both players holding their serve to stay neck and neck. (AFP Photo)
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Charlie Pasarell and Larry Ellison watch Rafael Nadal of Spain play Somdev Devvarman of India during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. (AFP Photo)
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Somdev kept his fighting spirit up despite the Spaniard improving as the game progressed. (AFP Photo)
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But Nadal held his nerve to race to a 0-40 lead on Somdev's serve in the tenth game. (AFP Photo)
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In the end, Nadal came out victorious against a relentless Somdev Devvarman, who received a standing ovation from the crowd.

Somdev, who may have been outplayed on paper, gave the World No. 1 a run for his money. (AFP Photo)

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