In summary, Greg missed out on a wild card into the Main Draw of the Singles but did get the nod from Tennis Australia for a berth in the doubles.
In singles qualifying Greg was fortunate to miss a seeded player in the draw (or was he?) and matched up against 21 year-old Ivan Sergeyev, current ATP ranking 206. The match was one of very high quality, with Greg in control in the 1st set, winning the set 6-3. Ivan kept the pressure up to Greg and improved as the match progressed. Games were even until 4-4, then Greg blinked with Sergeyev winning 5 games in a row to win the set 6-4, and go an early break up in the second leading 3-0. Greg had an opportunity to break back but Sergeyev closed that out with an ace, maintaining a high standard of play to run out winner 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Greg was shattered but happy that he had played a high quality match. Interestingly Greg’s stats showed he hit just 11 unforced errors to 19 winners in the 1st set, more than enough to win the set. His 2nd set stats were equally as good, 7 u/f to 14 winners, but unfortunately Sergeyev’s were better at 2 u/f to 11 winners. 3rd set stats were also up there but Sergevey just shaded him.
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