New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Boys U-14 top seed Aarav Challani was knocked out of the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship at the DLTA Complex here on Thursday, losing to Satya Chintagunta 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the quarterfinals. Chintagunta fought back after losing the opening setto secure his place in the semifinals.
"First, it was a very exhausting match. We played for three hours. I am very happy to play with him. It was a good experience," Chintagunta said after the win.
Reflecting on the match, he added, "In the second set, I was fully exhausted. I didn't know what to do. He started giving nice high balls. I found it very difficult. In the third set, I fought myself. I tried my best."Asked if he felt pressure playing against the tourn...