Robert Baptist, 34 years old and world number 18, lost in the opening round of the US Open for the third time in the last five editions. He has some eighth as the best result in his history, but New York This was not just an opportune fiefdom for him.
The man from Castellón, champion this summer in the land of Kitzbuehel and eighth finalist in Montreal and Cincinnati, lost 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, against the American JJ Lobo23 years old and number 87 in the ranking.
The American avenged the defeat suffered this season in Indian Wells. He based his success on a strong service and a determined right. He set the pace against the Spaniard, who was overcome by a difficult day of intense heat and oppressive humidity.
Yes, it cleared the premiere Alexander Davydovich, subjugation of the Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka by 6-3, 7-5 and 6-3. He will face the American Maxime Cressy or the Hungarian Marton Fucsovics.
Among the first to join this Grand Slam, Barnabas Zapatawho caressed the surprise in front of a recent executioner of Carlos Alcaraz, tommy paul. The Valencian touched his first win in New York, but succumbed in the climax of the fifth set against the American 4-6, 6-3, 2-6, 6-0 and 7-5.
Source: La Verdad
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