Bhambri beats Mahut to enter second round

(G.N.S) DT.12 India’s Yuki Bhambri fought his way to a straight-set win over experienced Frenchman Nicolas Mahut in the men’s singles first round at the BNP Paribas Open here. Bhambri, ranked 110, defeated World No. 101 Mahut 7-5, 6-3 in an hour and 41 minutes. It was their first meeting