Fede Gómez shines on US Open debut, troubles Draper but falls short | OneFootball

Federico Gómez (203rd in the world ranking) had the luxury of making his absolute debut in the main draw of the US Open, after surpassing the three qualifying rounds. Opposite him, Jack Draper (5th), no less. At the Louis Armstrong Stadium, the Argentine showcased his best tennis to challenge one of the title contenders.

After just over three hours of play, logic prevailed at Flushing Meadows: 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (7), and 6-2 was the victory for the British player, who had to sweat more than expected.

From start to finish, Draper was neat and consistent in his game. In fact, in the only set he lost in the match, he committed only three unforced errors. The reason for the parity in the score was the multiple forehand whips delivered by the Argentine.

During the seventh point of the tiebreak in the third set, when Jack served at 4-2, Gómez claimed the best point of the New York afternoon: Draper came up to volley with an approach to Federico's right, who disguised the shot and executed a passing shot that he will remember for a long time.

Six breaks in favor of the British player, compared to two for the South American. Therein lay the significant difference in the match. However, Gómez leaves New York with very good feelings. Draper, on the other hand, will face Belgian Zizou Bergs (48th) in the second round.

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