India, Sept. 1 -- Hitesh Chauhan, who was one of the two Indian representatives in the US Open junior boys' singles event, bowed out after a straight-sets defeat on Monday. Hitesh, who trains at Roundglass Sports Academy in Chandigarh, and is sponsored by Roundglass, a US-based company, lost 2-6, 3-6 to American Maximus Dussault in his opening round that lasted one hour and 25 minutes.

Chauhan, currently ranked No. 75 in the ITF World Tennis Tour boys', said it just wasn't his day, admitting nerves played a part. However, he gave full credit to his opponent's performance.

"I think it wasn't my day today, sometimes that happens in tennis," Chauhan said. "I was a bit nervous but all credit to him, he played well."

Chauhan, who made his s...