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Qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff Rallies Into US Open Second Round, Sets Rune Test

The 35-year-old ended a run of opening-match defeats with a four-set turnaround after qualifying.

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Jan-Lennard Struff in seinem Auftaktmatch bei den US Open

Overview

  • Struff defeated Mackenzie McDonald 3:6, 7:6 (7:4), 6:3, 6:3 after stabilizing in a pivotal second-set tiebreak.
  • The match lasted 2:52 with 18 aces and 14 double faults for Struff as McDonald appeared to fade physically, according to reports.
  • He will face No. 11 seed Holger Rune next after the Dane beat Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets.
  • The German veteran advanced from qualifying and became the first player from his country to reach round two in New York this year.
  • Tatjana Maria exited the women’s draw with a 6:3, 6:2 loss to Maria Sakkari in the first round.