Five players move to 2nd round in men's singles

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Five players advanced to the second round of the men's singles in the Dhaka Open Tennis tournament winning their first round matches on the third day of the six-day meet at the Ramna National Tennis Complex in the city Saturday, reports UNB.
In the day's matches, Luxman Lal of American Club beat Zakir Hossain of Uttara Club 7-5, 6-4; Dipu Lal of Nordic Club defeated Mazharul Islam of National Tennis Complex 7-5, 6-2; Delwar Hossain of National Tennis Complex outplayed Anwar Hossain of British Club 6-3, 6-3; Monir Hossain of Japanese Club beat Mahmudul Haque of National Tennis Complex 7-5, 6-4; while Sabbir Hossain of BKSP beat Nurul Islam of Bogra Club 2-6, 6-2, 6-2.
Besides, nine boys' singles matches of 16 years and 13 years age group were also decided Saturday.