Berdych, Cilic for Chennai Open: Organising Committee Chairman Karti P. Chidambaram

30th September 2010 - Hindu

Sports Reporter Chennai: Wimbledon finalist Tomas Berdych and defending Chennai Open champion Marin Cilic will participate in the 2011 Aircel Chennai Open ATP tennis event at the SDAT Nungambakkam Stadium from January 3 to 9. Croatia's Cilic, ranked 14th in the world, will look to complete a hat-trick of titles in Chennai, while World No. 7 Berdych of the Czech Republic will be making his maiden appearance.  Organising Committee Chairman Karti P. Chidambaram said, "Berdych has captured the hearts of all Indian fans by his memorable win over Roger Federer in Wimbledon. "It will be Berdych's maiden appearance in the Aircel Chennai Open and the Chennai crowd is in for a feast of high quality tennis from this exceptionally talented player."