Bopanna mars his second chance in Stockholm Open

New Delhi, Oct 10 (UNI) Rohan Bopanna failed to capitalise on the second chance handed out to him in the Stockholm Open as Spain's Albert Montanes brushed his challenge 7-6(5), 6-1 to move into the second round.

In the first set, Bopanna matched the 48th-ranked Spainiard shot by shot and volley after volley. But the 252-ranked Indian who had entered the main draw as a lucky loser, squandered an impressive 4-1 to eventually lose the set 7-6 (5).

However, the second set was an one-sided affair as Bopanna was no match for his opponenet who pocketed the set and the match 6-1.

Earlier, Bopanna lost his qualifying match against Butchman Peter Wessels.

Montanes will now take on fourth seed Tommy Haas of Germany who easily overcame Belgian Olivier Rochus' challenge 6-4, 6-1.] UNI