November 5, 2013 9:50 AM

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Tennis: Yuki Bhambri lifts Traralgon title

Yuki Bhambri has won the ATP men's singles title of Traralgon event in Australia.He beat top seed American Bradely Klahn in the rain-hit summit clash.The 21-year-old Indian pipped his higher-ranked rival 6-7,6-3 6-4 in the final, which could not be completed yesterday due to rain.Yuki, ranked 277, was leading 4-2 in the final set yesterday when skies opened up and forced suspension of play.It was Yuki's third straight win over a higher-ranked opponent in this tournament. He had beaten Japanese Tatsuma (191) Ito and James Duckworth (147) of Australia en route to final.The victory was a sweet revenge for Yuki as he had lost to Bradley, ranked 123, in July this year in Binghamton.Yuki earned 80 ranking points.

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