Super-Shootout: The first shoot-out of International Premier Tennis League took place after Micromax Indian Aces and Singapore Slammers tied with 23-23 score. The match was decided with the men's singles match taking place between Gael Monfils and Tomas Berdych, the two played each other earlier in the match today. And once again It was Tomas Berdych who can on top with his brilliant game and defeated Monfils 10-6 to hand Singapore their first win.
Set 5, Doubles Match: Gael Monfils/ Rohan Bopanna tied Leyton Hewitt/Nick Kyrgios 6-6
Finally we have the super-shootout as the final set doubles match between Gael Monfils and Rohan Bopanna tied level with Singapore Slammers doubles duo Leyton Hewitt and Nick Kyrgios. Both the side is currently level at 23-23.
Set 4, Men's Singles Match: Tomas Berdych (Singapore Slammers) beats Gael Monfils (Micromax Indian Aces)
Gael Monfils of France suffers his first defeat in International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) after going down against Tomas Berdych by 6-2. With this loss, Singapore Slammers is trailing 18-17.
Set 3, Past Champions Match: Fabrice Santoro (Micromax Indian Aces) beats Andre Agassi (Singapore Slammers)
The eighth-time grand slam winner Andre Agassiwas mauled by Fabrice Santoro by 2-6. This is second loss in trot for Agassi who made a shockingly comfortable IPTL debut. Micromax Indian aces lead 16-11.
Set 2, Mixed Doubles Match: Sania Mirza/Rohan Bopanna (Micromax Indian Aces) beat Serena Williams/Bruno Soares 6-3
Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna remain undefeated in the International Premier Tennis League as the Indo pair fight back to register a 6-3 win over the Singapore Slammers duo Williams and Bruno Soares. Sania/ Bopanna are now on 5-0 winning streak in the ongoing tournament. Micromax Indian Aces with this win is now leading 10-9 against Singapore Slammers.
Set 1, Women's Singles Match: Serena Williams (Singapore Slammers) beats Ana Ivanovic (Micromax Indian Aces) 6-4
Home-coming is brilliant for the Singapore Slammers as their star player Serena Williams conquered a victory over Ana Ivanovic by 6-4. Great start by the bottom placed team, which is itching to win a match in IPTL. The 18-time Grand Slam winner trailed 1-3 but recovered to take a 5-3 lead. Ivanovic showed some fight and brilliantly outwitted the American in the following game to reduce teh deficit to 5-4 but there was no stopping Williams who cruised to clinch the first set for the Singapore Slammers
The Day 2 of Singapore leg of International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), will see the toppers of team standings, Micromax Indian Aces take on the bottom placed Singapore Slammers. Micromax Indian Aces have been ruthless in their last outing against UAE Royals to maintain their unbeaten record at International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). Indian Aces have been a powerful side so far in the tournament to comprehensively outlast their opponents in this revolutionary form of tennis. Leading from front for Micromax Indian Aces is their motivated, energetic captain Fabrice Santoro of France along with the Indian star Sania Mirza who is currently in form of her life. Sania Mirza along with her partner Rohan Bopanna are still to drop a match in the mixed-doubles game.
On the other hand, DBS Singapore Slammers has not been clicking in the tournament but the return of American star icons, Andre Agassi, the eight-time grand slam champion and Serena Williams, the women's number one in the world rankings. Andre Agassi who is making his first appearance for his home venue leg complained of the format being ' shockingly uncomfortable' in his first match will be watched out for in today's match against Santoro.
Schedule of Singapore Slammers vs Micromax Indian Aces
Women's Singles: Serena Williams vs Ana IvanovicMixed Doubles: Bruno Soares/Serena Williams vs Rohan Bopanna/Sania MirzaLegends Singles: Andre Agassi vs Fabrice SantoroMen's Singles: Tomas Berdych vs Gael MonfilsMen's Doubles: Lleyton Hewitt/Nick Kyrgios vs Rohan Bopanna/Gael Monfils
SQUAD
Micromax Indian Aces: Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Gael Monfils, Sania Mirza, Ana Ivanovic, Rohan Bopanna, Fabrice Santoro.
Singapore Slammers: Serena Williams, Andre Agassi, Tomas Berdych, Leyton Hewitt, Nick Kyrgios, Daniela Hantuchova, Bruno Soares, Patrick Rafter.
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