Phoenix
Tennis: Defeat for Krawietz / Martin
Tennis pros Kevin Krawietz and Fabrice Martin did not advance beyond the second round at the ATP Challenger tournament in Phoenix.
In the first match Krawietz / Martin managed against the Spaniards Martinez and Carballés Baena already in the second set a break for a 3:0 lead. However, the Spaniards managed to equalize the score, then took control of the match in the animal break and secured the first set after 54 minutes. Following on from that, this time Martinez / Carballés Baena managed the fast break in the second set and took a 3-0 lead.
After five unused break points, the German French duo had to admit defeat at the end of the second set.