1/4/12 9:55 PM | Kelli DeMario
Top seed Janko Tipsarevic will begin his run in Chennai, set to face wildcard Yuki Bhambri Thursday evening. The Serbian is joined in opening-round action by second seed Nicolas Almagro, who meets Belgian Steve Darcis.
(1) Janko Tipsarevic vs. (WC) Yuki Bhambri
World No. 9 Janko Tipsarevic is slated to commence his fifth effort in Chennai, having reached the semifinal in 2010 and 2011. The 27-year-old completed the 2011 season with an abbreviated appearance in London, where he rallied to defeat world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in round-robin competition.
World No. 345 Yuki Bhambri won his first-round match over Karol Beck, 6-2, 6-3. The 19-year-old is bidding for his fourth tour-level victory.
(2) Nicolas Almagro vs. Steve Darcis
World No. 10 Nicolas Almagro holds a 2-0 series advantage against Steve Darcis. Thursday signals their second meeting on hard-court.
Almagro will be making his Chennai debut late Thursday. The 26-year-old Spaniard finished his 2011 season with title-winning runs in Costa Do Sauipe, Buenos Aires and Nice.
World No. 88 Darcis secured his first-round match over Blaz Kavcic in three sets. The Belgian is bidding for his first tour-level quarterfinal since Vienna.
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RickyDimon , 1/5/12 4:02 PM