Third match in the round robin stage of the Australian Open Wild card Play-off, saw Greg play against 19 year-old Dane Kelly, who had lost both of his previous round-robin matches. Greg and Dane train together so know each other’s games well. Greg boast’s the pair’s last encounter win, although it was a very close 7-6, 7-5 affair.
With the temperatures soaring to 36 degrees Celcius (yes it is being held in Melbourne) and strong gusty winds (Melbourne for sure), the conditions were not conducive for good tennis, for either player, both of whom have big serves.
Not sure how the games progressed but it was a close 1st set, with Greg getting the critical break of serve right at the end of the set and pouching the 1st set 7-5.
The 2nd set was much the same, this time Greg managing to get the break earlier in the set and then serving the set out 6-4, to have a short two set match on a very hot and windy day.
Another solid win for Greg, which sees him top his Group with 3 wins, no losses and advance to the quarter-final knock-out stage of the tournament. Not sure he plays from the other Groups yet. The players have a rest day tomorrow and play the quarter-final matches on Friday.
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