The second round of the singles in Soweto began under grey skies threatening rain. First match on, Greg's opponent was the experienced 29 year-old Czech Jan Mertl, ranked 317 this week, with a high ranking of 163, very similar to Greg's best, so it could be a close match.
With no live-scoring for this tournament no details are available, suffice to say it was a close match. The first set went to the tie-breaker at 6 games all. Greg got an early mini-break and consolidated, going on to win the tie-break 7-3.The second was almost as tight, with Greg getting the all important break of serve right at the death, winning the set 7-5 and the match 7-6, 7-5, to advance to the quarter-final round. And then it rained.
Greg says he is still not moving at his best but played the "big points" well and was able to take his opportunities.
Greg and Raj play their 2nd round doubles match later in the afternoon, SA time.
With no live-scoring for this tournament no details are available, suffice to say it was a close match. The first set went to the tie-breaker at 6 games all. Greg got an early mini-break and consolidated, going on to win the tie-break 7-3.Greg says he is still not moving at his best but played the "big points" well and was able to take his opportunities.
Greg and Raj play their 2nd round doubles match later in the afternoon, SA time.
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