Russia's Karen Khachanov, the World No. 18, beat World No. 34 Filip Krajinovic of Serbia 7-5, 6-2 on Monday and advanced to the second round of the Paris Masters.
Khachanov, 22, was down 3-5 in the first set but saved one set point at 4-5, then went on to clinch the first set and storm through the second, sealing his first career win at the tournament in one hour and 16 minutes, reports Efe news.
Also on Monday, world No. 52 Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia and Herzegovina earned his 100th career win against world No. 61 Peter Gojowczyk of Germany 6-4, 7-6 (7-5).
In the second round, Khachanov is set to play 12th-seeded Kyle Edmund of Britain, while Dzumhur is to play 14th-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece.
--IANS
kk/vm
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app