Ramkumar falls in first round of U.S. Open qualifiers

Ramkumar lost steam after a close opening set. The second set turned out to be lop-sided in which he lost his serve thrice.

Ramkumar Ramanathan is yet to enter a main draw of a Grand Slam.

Ramkumar Ramanathan will not be in the main draw of the U.S. Open after going down to Italian Alessandro Giannessi 5-7 1-6.

The 21-year-old could not earn a break point in the match that lasted one hour and 16 minutes.

Ramkumar lost steam after a close opening set. The second set turned out to be lop-sided in which he lost his serve thrice.

Saketh Myneni is other Indian left in the draw. He will take on American Mitchell Krueger in the second round.