April 01, 2026 05:27 pm (IST)
Saketh Myneni defeated in US Open first round
New York, Aug 30 (IBNS): Indian Tennis player Saketh Myneni put up a strong show against Czech Jiri Vesely but failed to clinch the match in the first round of the US Open tennis tournament on Monday.
Despite giving a tough battle to his opponent, Saketh Myneni was defeated by Jiri Vesely by 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-2, 2-6, 5-7.
The match lasted for three hours and 47 minutes at Court 9.
The Indian is currently ranked 143rd in the world.
Image: WIkimedia Commons
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