: Wimbledon: Indian-origin American Samir Banerjee wins the boys singles title #IndiaNEWS Indian-origin American Samir Banerjee lifted the Wimbledon boys singles title with a straight-sets win over compatriot

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Wimbledon: Indian-origin American Samir Banerjee wins the boys singles title #IndiaNEWS
Indian-origin American Samir Banerjee lifted the Wimbledon boys singles title with a straight-sets win over compatriot Victor Lilov on Sunday. Playing his second junior Grand Slam, 17-year-old won 7-5, 6-3 in the final that lasted in one hour and 22 minutes. He broke his rival thrice and dropped serve only once. At the junior French Open, Banerjee, ranked 19 in the world, had crashed out in the first round.On Saturday, he was tested in the semi-finals against France’s Sascha Gueymard Wayenburg before winning 7-6 (7-3), 4-6, 6-2. In the quarters, he Mili Poljicak 6-1, 6-1.Banerjee’s parents moved to America in the 1980s and he is based in New Jersey.“I came into this tournament looking to win a round and trying to play well because I knew I was playing well before this,� he was quoted as saying by itftennis.com.“I didn’t really know how I would do on grass so I wanted to come in and give it my best. It’s amazing that I have been able to play this well.�As Lilov’s backhand sailed over the baseline on match-point, Banerjee dropped his racquet, put both his hands on his head in disbelief.Samir Banerjee, an American of Indian origin, is the junior Grand Slam singles champion.The 17-year-old beats Victor...Read more

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