Asia-America tour #13

The second round of the singles in Champaign saw Greg up against compatriot 26 year-old giant Chris Guccione, currently ranked 282 but playing well below his level, with a high ranking of 67. Guccione accounted for the No.2 seed in the first round and the match could well depend on how his serve is firing. Greg will need to match his serving prowess.

Downtown Champaign



In the first set it was Greg who held his serve better, getting a decisive break against Guccione and going on with the momentum to win the set 6-4.

Aussie Chris Guccione



Guccione came firing back in the second set, as Greg dropped his serving intensity, and broke Greg twice to win the set 6-2 and level at 1 set all.

The third set was keenly contested but the flow was with Guccione, who broke a tiring Greg and then served out the set 6-3, to win a close match 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Greg had played well but had fallen off in intensity towards the end of the match. He says he is extremely fatigued and will not be travelling to Japan for the Challenger tournament, electing rather to return home and sort out whatever is wrong with him, recover and prepare for the Australian Summer Circuit.