Merchant advances

MUMBAI, MARCH 16: Fine breaks of 63 and 32 saw Yasin Merchant (handicap -5) score past Sameer Karia (+45) in the third round of the Anthony D’Cruz Open Handicap snooker tournament at the Catholic Gymkhana today. Merchant won 72-61, 99-55.

In another hotly contested encounter, Homi Leher beat Robin Varghese (both playing with a handicap of +55) by two frames to one. The final score read 91-103, 120-95, 109-100 in favour of Leher.

Other results (3rd round): Homi Godrej (+50) bt Kuldeep Sawant (+60) 118-81, 115-80; Kaizad Fitter (+40) bt Melwyn Oliver (+50) 122-68, 104-100;