Fede Gómez shines on US Open debut, pushes 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 overcoming the three qualifying rounds. In front of him, Jack Draper (5th), no more and no less. On the Louis Armstrong court, the Argentine shone his best tennis to put one of the title candidates in trouble.

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 tennis player, who had to sweat more than expected.

From start to finish, Draper was prolific and regular in his game. In fact, in the only set he lost in the match, he only made three unforced errors. The reason for the parity in the score was the multiple forehand shots that the Argentine delivered.

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

Six breaks in favor of the British, against two for the South American. There, the great difference in the match was evident. 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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