New York Open: Divij Sharan-Artem Sitak pair beats top seeds

The Indo-Kiwi pair beat top seeds Austin Krajicek and Franko Skugor in straight sets in the pre-quarterfinals of New York Open.

Divij Sharan (L) and his New Zealand partner Artem Sitak beat the top-seeded pair of Austin Krajicek and Franko Skugor.

Divij Sharan in partnership with Artem Sitak of New Zealand got off to a flying start as the duo beat top seeds Austin Krajicek and Franko Skugor 7-6(3), 6-3 in the doubles pre-quarterfinals of the $804,180 New York Open.

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