Coric, Pavic Prevail In Chennai Openers

Eighth seed Borna Coric, working under the guidance of coach Miles Maclagan for the past month, opened his second appearance at the Aircel Chennai Open with a 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-4 win over 2009 and 2014 semi-finalist Marcel Granollers in just over two-and-a-half hours on Monday.

Despite hitting 17 aces, 2012 semi-finalist Nicolas Almagro could not overcome Croatian qualifier Ante Pavic in a 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(1) loss. John Millman battled past Evgeny Donskoy 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-6(6).