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Tennis Star Aisamul Haq got off to a flying start at the Delhi Commonwealth Games after defeating Mugabe Duncan Kasumba of Uganda in straight sets on Monday, giving a chance to the crises-ridden nation to cheer. Qureshi stormed into the lead in the first set, taking it easily with a 6-2 victory. The second set proved to be a much sterner test for Aisamul haq as his opponent matched him stride for stride. The set eventually went to a tie break. Qureshi eventually won the second set to secure a 6-2, 7-6 victory. Earlier, Aisams doubles partner Rohan Bopanna defeated Robert Buyinza of Uganda in straight sets in the mens singles event. Bopanna completed a 6-1, 6-4 win in just one hour and two minutes in the first round. He is likely to meet second seed Peter Luczak in the second round.
