Rahber Thariani defeats Arindam Raja Majumder
6-2, 4-6, 1-0 (10-4)

From the Commish: For my first in person match of the Golden Ball season I was treated to an interesting match at Lower Woodland despite the bad lighting and once pristine (in 2008) courts' need for resurfacing. Rahber beat Raja 6-2, 4-6, 1-0 (10-4) in an up and down but solid match from both competitors, highlighted by solid ball striking from both sides, a bit of net charging, and solid serving from the defending champ. Raja rallied in the 2nd set, displaying his huge forehand for winners and forced errors, along with bit twisty serves to set up his big shots. Rahber moves on to the quarterfinals, while Raja has one more chance to win the final playoff spot when he vies against Michael in an interesting rematch of power hitters Tuesday or Wednesday.