Prithvi Sekhar repeated his efficiency of profitable the Australian Open deaf tennis championship as he beat Oliver Grave of France 6-3, 6-1 within the closing on the Melbourne Park on Sunday.
“I’m thrilled to win this occasion as soon as once more. The competitors was rather a lot more durable this time,” mentioned Prithvi from Melbourne.
“Each my quarterfinals and semifinals have been onerous matches, and lasted three units. I missed two match factors at 5-3 within the third set within the semifinals in opposition to Marino Kegl. He served properly to outlive these match factors. I saved one match level within the tie-break and performed calm after that, taking my time, to win that. I used to be assured and properly ready for the ultimate. Very pleased with the best way I performed the ultimate in opposition to one other good participant,” recalled Prithvi.
He gave credit score to Anirudh Chandrasekar for the coaching he had with him for 3 days earlier than the championship that notably helped him get used to tackling a left-hander.
Prithvi additionally bought to observe a number of matches on the Rod Laver enviornment and different present courts.
“Australian Open has a terrific environment. It was unbelievable to be there as soon as once more and win the title. I had lots of people cheering for me and I thank my household and buddies for the nice assist,” mentioned Prithvi, who shall be returning house in Chennai on Tuesday evening.
Prithvi’s quarterfinal opponent was his doubles accomplice Marco Carretta of Italy, and it was a protracted drawn affair, spanning two hours and 20 minutes.
“We gained one match in tremendous tie-break in doubles and misplaced two different matches in tremendous tie-break. Doubles was round-robin format and we completed third,” recalled Prithvi.
The outcomes (closing):
Prithvi Sekhar bt Oliver Grave (Fra) 6-3, 6-1; Semifinals: Prithvi bt Marino Kegl (Slo) 2-6, 6-3, 7 6(6); Quarterfinals: Prithvi bt Marco Carretta (Ita) 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.