26 Nov 07
ANAND PAWAR'S fine run at the Scottish Open came to an end when he was beaten in the semifinals by promising Japanese youngster Kenichi Tago in a thrilling three-setter 21-12, 9-21, 19-21. Anand, having won the first game comfortably at 21-12 could not sustain the pace and lost the second game 9-21. In the decider Anand led 19-17 but the Japanese won the next four points and the match at 21-19.
The Japanese then went on to win the title beating German No.1 Bjoern Joppien in the final 21-11,15-21,18-21.
Anand Pawar along with Aditi Mutatkar will now return to India to compete in the Indian Satellite event to be held in Guwahati from December 1.
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