The first day of the Perpetual NSW Open was filled with intense matches and surprising results as both seasoned players and wildcards took to the court. Below is a summary of the standout performances from the Men’s Qualifying Singles and Men’s Singles rounds.
Men’s Qualifying Singles – Qualifying Round 2
The qualifying rounds were fiercely contested, with players vying for a spot in the main draw.
- Seita. Watanabe (JPN) faced off against the local wildcard, Cruz Hewitt (AUS). After dropping the first set 3-6, Watanabe made a remarkable comeback, dominating the next two sets 6-0, 6-4 to secure his place in the main draw.
- Pavle Marinkov (AUS) had a strong showing against the 12th seed, James Watt (NZL). Marinkov maintained control throughout the match, winning in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, demonstrating his skill and composure.
- The top seed, Aleksandre Bakshi (GEO), faced a challenging match against Joshua Sheehy (USA). After losing the first set 5-7, Bakshi rallied to win the next two sets 7-6(4), 6-3, showcasing his resilience and tactical prowess.
Men’s Singles – Round of 32
The main draw’s Round of 32 saw some unexpected outcomes and impressive victories.
- Matthew Dellavedova (AUS) delivered a commanding performance against the 7th seed, Shintaro Mochizuki (JPN), winning convincingly with scores of 6-1, 6-2. Dellavedova’s dominance on the court was evident as he secured his place in the next round.
- Tibo Colson (BEL) faced a tough opponent in Shintaro. Imai (JPN). After splitting the first two sets 6-3, 3-6, Colson found his rhythm in the final set, winning 6-2 and moving forward in the tournament.
- In another notable match, Hikaru Shiraishi (JPN) defeated wildcard entrant Moerani Bouzige (AUS) with a solid performance, taking the match 6-2, 6-4. Shiraishi’s consistency and strategic play were key to his victory.
Women’s Qualifying Singles – Qualifying Round 2
In an exciting round of Women’s Qualifying Singles, the day’s matches showcased resilience and skill as players battled fiercely for a spot in the main draw.
- [14] Onuo Choi (KOR) produced a stunning upset, defeating top seed [1] Monique Barry (NZL) in a thrilling encounter. After dropping the second set, Choi rallied back to clinch the match 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, demonstrating her tenacity and tactical prowess.
- [3] Alexandra Bozovic (AUS) delivered a commanding performance against [12] Natsuho Arakawa (JPN), winning decisively 6-1, 6-3. Bozovic’s aggressive baseline play and consistent serving set her apart, as she moved smoothly into the next round.
- Yukina Saigo (JPN) showcased her grit, overcoming [5] Ya Yi Yang (TPE) in a closely contested match that ended 6-2, 4-6, 6-3. Saigo’s ability to fight back after losing the second set proved pivotal, securing her a spot in the next stage.
Day one of the Perpetual NSW Open set the stage for an exciting tournament with emerging talents and seasoned players showcasing their skills. Fans can look forward to more thrilling tennis action as the competition continues.
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