Dev Javia, a rising star in Indian tennis, displayed resilience and determination to overcome a 1-4 deficit in the deciding set and defeat national champion Rethin Pranav 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the first round of the $25,000 ITF men's tennis tournament in Chennai.
Javia, known for his left-handed prowess, started the match strongly, winning the first set 6-4. However, Pranav fought back in the second set, taking it 6-4. The decider was a tense affair, with both players trading blows. Javia found himself down 1-4 but refused to give up.
With a combination of powerful serves and precise groundstrokes, Javia clawed his way back into the match. He broke Pranav's serve in the ninth game, despite being up 40-0, and held his own serve to level the set at 4-4.
In the crucial final game, Javia's nerves held firm as he broke Pranav's serve once again to seal the victory. This triumph marks a significant milestone in Javia's career, as he continues to establish himself as a force to be reckoned with on the international tennis circuit.
Javia will now face the winner of the match between top seed Khumoyun Sultanov of Uzbekistan and Adil Kalyanpur in the second round. The tournament, which is being held at the MSLTA Complex, features a strong field of players from around the world.
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