After a spectacular run in this tournament, Somdev Devvarman got a walkover and now is in the final of the Chennai Open after his semi-final opponent Rainer Schuettler withdrew due to a wrist injury. He is boosting in confidence and has played brilliantly so far.
After beating former champion Moya and then beating Karlovic in the quarters, Somdev now becomes the first Indian to make it to the Chennai Open final. He was also second Indian after Leander Paes to reach the semifinals of the 14-year old prestigious event.