News: Atlanta Open Singles Completed Date: December 10, 2001 Ramesh Srinivasan holds off brilliant junior Neil Patel and defeats 2001 National Champion Ram Gopal on his way to the title. Winner: Ramesh Srinivasan (GA) Runner-up: Neil Patel (NJ) Knockout results: Finals: Ramesh def. Neil 25-8 in 11 boards. Semi-finals: Ramesh def. Ram Gopal (IL) (2001 US Nat. Champ.) Neil def Nilesh Mehta (IL) Quarter Finals: Ramesh def. Madhu (NJ) Ram Gopal def. Suneel Rangnekar (OH) Neil def. Milind Shingane (GA) Nilesh Mehta defeated Jayadev Suryadevara (TX) Check out this article from India Abroad about the USCA! (90K jpg file)