* Somdev wins men's singles tennis
* First Indian to win a gold medal in the men's singles at Asian Games * Somdev won his second gold from the tennis competition

Somdev Devvarman on Tuesady, created history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in the men's singles tennis event, of the Asian Games after outplaying top seed and world number 44 Denis Istomin at 6-1 6-2, in the lop-sided summit clash.

With this victory, Somdev won his second gold from the tennis competition, and seventh for India. Infact, No Indian player had played in the gold-medal match in the men's singles before Somdev, world number 106, and the country had three bronze medals to show so far at the Games.

In total, Somdev won three medals at this edition of the Games as he had earlier won a bronze in team event as well.

Published Date : Wednesday, Nov 24, 12:25PM IST

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