September 15, 2008
Number one Indonesian player, Elbert Sie made a winning start at Thai Men's Future today with impressive turn around after losing the opening set. In the 2nd meeting with Srilankan Harshana Godamanna, Sie tried his best to apply his own game but his opponent was tougher in securing his momentums and closed it out 7-5. In the 2nd set, the challenge by a tall Srilankan was well anticipated by Sie who regained his own rhythm and fought back to win 7-5. In the final set, Sie was much in better shape to take charge of the match by hitting flat yet consistent shots. Bandung born who just turned 21 years old did not waste his time to earn game by game in ending the battle with 6-0.
In the 2nd round, Sie will face Patrick Eichenberger of Switzerland. Ranked ATP 771, Eichenberger surprised 2nd seeded Israelian Amir Weintraub and won 6-4, 6-0. After his singles' victory, Sie and his doubles partner, Mikal Statham of New Zealand returned to the court and played against Siributwong brothers, Kirati and Peerakit. Duo Sie/Statham bowed out 1-6, 3-6 to Thai pair in the 1st round.
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