Arnav Paparkar shocks World No. 3 Junior, marches into Wimbledon Boys' singles third round
LONDON: Arnav Paparkar , the 6ft 1’ Indian, ranked No. 19 in the junior rankings, is a typically understated 18-year-old, with an easy smile and a quick stride. He is not one to make a fuss about anything, including beating the world’s No. 3 junior and Australian Open finalist Keaton Hance of the United States. But after sealing a 6-2, 6-3 victory to reach the third round of the Wimbledon boys' singles , he allowed himself a brief celebration, throwing both arms into the air.
It was another strong serving day for Paparkar, who served six aces, and dropped just 18 points on serve, only eight on his first delivery, and saved all six breakpoints he faced. Hance was below his best, but Paparkar barely put a foot wrong as he recorded the biggest win of his junior career.
A football fan in his spare time, Paparkar had also watched part of Hance's first-round match and tucked away a few mental notes.
It was another strong serving day for Paparkar, who served six aces, and dropped just 18 points on serve, only eight on his first delivery, and saved all six breakpoints he faced. Hance was below his best, but Paparkar barely put a foot wrong as he recorded the biggest win of his junior career.
A football fan in his spare time, Paparkar had also watched part of Hance's first-round match and tucked away a few mental notes.
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