Aussie James Duckworth through to Winston-Salem quarter-finals
It's a mixed day for the Australians at the Winston-Salem Open with James Duckworth progressing to the quarter-finals and Rinky Hijikata crashing out.
The Australian tennis player, James Duckworth, advanced to the quarter-finals of the Winston-Salem Open on Thursday. Duckworth, who already holds a place in next week's US Open main draw, triumphed over Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in a match lasting 1 hour and 44 minutes. The 34-year-old Australian, currently ranked 79th, will face Hungarian 15th seed Fabian Marozsan in the semifinals.
This victory marks Duckworth's third time reaching the quarter-finals of the Winston-Salem Open, a tournament that serves as the lead-up to the US Open. Sonego has been a persistent opponent for the Sydneysider, with the pair having faced each other twice previously. In their 2021 Wimbledon match, Sonego emerged victorious, while Duckworth lost in the 2022 round of 32.
Duckworth's win over Sonego can be seen as a combination of sweet revenge and relief as he prepares for the US Open. Earlier in the day, Rinky Hijikata's attempt to reach the last eight ended when he was defeated by France's Benjamin Bonzi in a 57-minute match. Bonzi showcased an impressive performance, winning 96% of points on first serve and converting five of seven break point opportunities.
In other results, British player Arthur Fery, ranked fourth, defeated qualifier Mees Rottgering with ease, winning 6-3 and 6-3. However, the tournament was cut short for seventh-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas, who lost to American Aleksander Kovacevic in a match ending 6-3 and 7-6 (1).
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