Wolf and Duckworth debuted with victory in San Diego

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The number 8 seed, JJ Wolf, from the third round at the US Open, defeated compatriot Stefan Kozlov 6-2, 7-6 (6) in the first round of the San Diego Open ATP 250 on Monday night.

They have met seven times in the Challenger and Futures tournaments, but this is their first meeting on the circuit. “I’ve never been seeded at an ATP tournament, so I have to feel good,” said the 23-year-old Wolf, who earlier this month stunned No. 18-ranked Roberto Bautista in straight sets at the ATP Open. United States.

The seventh seed James Duckworth wins all-Australian battle against Alexei Popyrin, wins 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 to end a match of 2 hours and 17 minutes which he crowned with his 14th of the afternoon.

The 30-year-old improved to 2-0 against Popyrin, who prevailed last year in the round of 16 at the ATP Masters 1000 in Paris.

The French Constant Lestienne defeated former USC player Brandon Holt 5-7, 7-6 (5), 6-3, at 2:42. Holt is the son of Hall of Famer Tracy Austin, who watched him from the track. Thomas Martín Etcheverry won 7-6 (6) and 6-3 against his compatriot Facundo Mena.

Source: La Verdad

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