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Swiss Tennis Rising Stars Qualify for US Open Main Draw
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Leandro Riedi, ranked 436th globally, achieved a career milestone by qualifying for the US Open main draw. The 23-year-old from Zurich defeated American Garrett Johns (ATP 303) in three rounds of qualifying, winning 7-6 (7/5), 6-4. This marks riedi’s second appearance in a Grand Slam main draw, following his first-round exit at Wimbledon earlier this summer.
Riedi’s path back to competition has been challenging, hampered by injuries. He resumed playing in May adn now prepares for a meaningful test against Spain’s Pedro Martinez (ATP 64) on Monday.His qualification represents a notable achievement in professional tennis.
Kym Also Secures US Open Berth
Jérôme Kym, a 22-year-old from Aargau, will also make his US Open debut. Kym convincingly won his qualifying match against China’s Yibung Wu (ATP 178) with a score of 6-3, 6-2. This victory propels him into the main draw for the first time.
Kym’s first-round opponent will be Ethan Quinn (ATP 81), a 21-year-old American who reached the final sixteen at Roland-Garros. Their match is scheduled for Sunday evening, approximately 8:30 p.m.Swiss time. The upcoming matches offer exciting opportunities for both Swiss players.
Hüsler falls Short in Qualifying
Unfortunately, Marc-Andrea Hüsler (ATP 228) was unable to join his compatriots in the main draw. The Zurich native lost to American Zachary Svajda (ATP 143) in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2. Despite the defeat, Hüsler’s performance demonstrates the growing strength of Swiss tennis.
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Looking Ahead: Swiss Tennis on the Rise
The success of Riedi and Kym highlights a promising trend in Swiss tennis. Increased investment in junior progress programs and a growing pool of talented players suggest a bright future for the nation in international competitions. The US Open performance will be a key indicator of their potential on the world stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who qualified for the US open from Switzerland? Leandro riedi and Jérôme Kym both qualified for the US Open main draw.
- What is Leandro Riedi’s current ATP ranking? Riedi is currently ranked 436th in the world.
- Who did Jérôme Kym defeat in the qualifying round? Kym defeated Yibung Wu of China.
- When will Kym play his first US Open match? Kym will play Ethan Quinn on Sunday evening, around 8:30 p.m. Swiss time.
- What was Marc-Andrea Hüsler’s result in qualifying? Hüsler lost to Zachary Svajda in straight sets.
- were can I find more information about the US Open? Visit the official US Open website at https://www.usopen.org/.
- What challenges did Leandro Riedi overcome to qualify? Riedi recently returned to competition after being sidelined by injuries.
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