Becker defeated Groth 6-1, 7-6 (8-6) in the first round of the Malaysian Open at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil. - IZZRAFIQ ALIAS / The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: They say aces go places. But not this time.
Germany’s Benjamin Becker withstood a barrage of aces – 17 to be precise – from world No. 53 Sam Groth of Australia before prevailing 6-1, 7-6 (8-6) in their Malaysian Open tennis tournament first-round match at the Putra Stadium.
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