Greg stayed in Granby
for a few days, sharing a room and hitting with good friend James Ward, before
heading for Montreal and some site seeing with more friends. Then it was off to
Gatineau for the qualifying for the next Challenger. In a much weaker, small 16
men draw, no doubt due to the Olympics and other numerous other tournaments,
Greg was seeded No. 2 and had a bye in the first round. |
| Canadian Thomas Susen |
In the second and
final round of qualifying Greg was up against relative newcomer, 22 year-old
Canadian Thomas Susen currently unranked, who had nevertheless won his first
round match. Greg was untroubled on serve in the first set, and managed to get
the crucial break of serve against Susen, winning the set 6-3.
The second set was a
bit closer, Greg's serve percentage dropping slightly in the beginning of the
set and they swopped break of serves. Greg steadied and improved his
concentration and serve, getting back even in games, then breaking Susen again
to win the second set 6-4, and the match 6-3, 6-4.
So through to the
main draw at long last after too many close matches that went the way of his
opponents.
Now for a decent draw
so he can have a chance of winning two matches in a row, and he can start
working on improving his ranking.
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