Denis Istomin loses to Michael Russell

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan could not book his place in the second round of Sony Ericsson Open-2010, which is taking place in Miami.

In the first round, Istomin lost to Michael Russell of the USA in straight sets 7/6(5) and 6/4.

Denis Istomin reached the main round of Miami Masters through qualification round. Istomin defeated Yuki Bhambri of India and Swiss Stephene Bohli.