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Rodionov to face Frenchman Mpetshi Perricard in US Open debut

From Die Presse · () German

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  • Austrian tennis player Jurij Rodionov has qualified for the main draw of the US Open for the first time.
  • Rodionov secured his spot by winning his third-round qualifying match against Britain's Jacob Fearnley.
  • He is set to play against France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round.

Austrian tennis player Jurij Rodionov has successfully qualified for the main draw of the US Open, marking a significant achievement in his career.

Rodionov, from Lower Austria, secured his place in the prestigious tournament by winning his third-round qualifying match. After a delay due to rain, he defeated Britain's Jacob Fearnley with a score of 4:6, 6:4, 6:4.

In the first round of the main draw, the 27-year-old Rodionov, currently ranked 143rd in the world, will face Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. The 23-year-old French player is ranked 104th in the world and is unseeded.

Rodionov is one of two Austrian men competing in the tournament. Filip Misolic is the other, benefiting from a protected ranking upon his return from injury. The women's singles draw includes Anastasia Potapova, Lilli Tagger, Julia Grabher, and Sinja Kraus. The main competition is scheduled to begin on Sunday, with all Austrian players expected to start their matches on Monday.

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Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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