Overview
- Ignacio Buse defeated Canada’s Liam Draxl 6-4, 7-6 (3) in the first round of Indian Wells qualifying.
- The contest lasted about two hours, with Buse hitting 14 aces and saving five of six break points.
- His final qualifying match is set for 18:00 Peru time against Rinky Hijikata, ranked No. 117.
- Advancing to this round has already earned Buse roughly US$14,000 and 10 ATP points.
- The Peruvian’s surge into the ATP top 100, reported in the low-60s, follows a strong stretch that includes a Rio Open semifinal.