Prado and Dellien aim for US Open main draw

Bolivia is set to have two representatives at the US Open, with Hugo Dellien and Juan Carlos Prado entering the qualifying rounds of the season's final Grand Slam tournament in New York.

Both players are vying for one of the 16 available spots in the main draw. The qualifying phase is scheduled to commence on August 24 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Dellien, a seasoned competitor, will be participating in his eighth US Open. His best performance to date was reaching the second round in 2019.

For Prado, this marks a significant milestone as his professional debut at the US Open. He previously competed in the junior division of the tournament in 2023. This appearance will also allow him to complete his participation in all four Grand Slam tournaments, a crucial step in his development as a professional tennis player.

Dellien and Prado's presence signifies Bolivia's return to having multiple players compete in a Grand Slam event. They face the challenge of winning three matches in the qualifying rounds to advance to the main draw of the prestigious tournament.