The Adelaide International Round of 16 delivered exciting matches, showcasing intense competition and a mix of expected victories and shocking upsets. Here’s a quick rundown:
- Top-seeded Tommy Paul (USA) advanced with a hard-fought win over France’s Manuel Guinard, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.
- Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS) thrilled local fans, edging out Argentina’s Tomas Etcheverry in a tight battle, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(4).
- In a surprising result, Arthur Cazaux (FRA) pushed fifth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) to the brink before Felix recovered to win 1-6, 6-4, 7-5.
- Second seed Sebastian Korda (USA) displayed dominance, defeating Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3.
- Benjamin Bonzi (FRA) cruised past Australia’s Li Tu, 6-3, 6-3, while Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic overcame Christopher O’Connell (AUS), 7-6(6), 6-2.
- Marcos Giron (USA) stunned Canada’s Denis Shapovalov with a solid 7-5, 6-2 victory.
- In another thrilling three-setter, Rinky Hijikata (AUS) triumphed over Brandon Nakashima (USA), 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(5).
With the quarterfinals on the horizon, fans can expect even more action-packed matches as the tournament heats up.
FAQs
1. Who were the standout players in the Round of 16?
Sebastian Korda, Tommy Paul, and Rinky Hijikata impressed with strong performances.
2. Were there any upsets in this round?
Yes, Marcos Giron’s win over Denis Shapovalov was a notable upset.
3. How did the local players perform?
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Rinky Hijikata thrilled the home crowd with hard-fought victories.
4. When are the quarterfinal matches scheduled?
The quarterfinals will take place later this week. Stay tuned for updates!
5. Who are the top seeds remaining in the tournament?
Tommy Paul and Sebastian Korda remain the top-seeded players in contention.
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