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5 May 2009 - 13:02 AMT

Tigran Martirosyan is eliminated from single competition

Armenian tennis player Tigran Martirosyan lost Savannah Tournament due May 2-10.
On May 2 and 3 Martirosyan won in qualification round, gaining victories over American and Argentinean tennis players. In the first tournament match Martirosyan was beaten 6:1, 6:0 by USA’s Alex Kuznetsov and eliminated from single competition.

Despite his loss in a single competition, Tigran Martirosyan will play in a double one, pairing with USA’s Jess Witten against Italy’s Enrico Burzi and Chekhia’s Adam Veymelk.

Savannah Tennis Competition is being held at Franklin Creek Tennis Center courts. The prize fund is $ 500 000.

Tigran Martirosyan is ranked 427 according to ATP rating. He’s been residing in US for several years. Next year, the tennis player will participate in Davis Cup as a part of Armenian Team.