USA in the Autumn 2016 - Stockton #1

Just a short drive north east of San Fransisco is the town of Stockton, venue of the next Challenger stop for Greg. In the qualifying, his first round opponent was young 22 year-old Englishman Lloyd Glasspool, near his highest ranking, this week at 292. It will be a tough test for Greg, as last week Glasspool beat Dennis Nevolo, the player to whom Greg had lost to at Tiburon.
On a gutsy wind day, Glasspool served first and after holding serve broke Greg to go 2-0 up. Greg hit back, breaking Glasspool to close the gap, only to have Glasspool break him again, to go 3-1 up, then consolidate the break for a 4-1 lead.
At 5-2, Glasspool vented some frustration, shouting that neither player could hit the ball out the middle of the racquet, and then Greg started to do so. He held serve then, with Glasspool serving for the set, he took advantage of Glasspool's frustration and broke him, to get the break back at 4-5. Greg held serve to level at 5-5, and then brought up break point on Glasspool's serve. Greg again converted to go 6-5 up and have a chance to serve for the set. Greg stepped up and pouched the set 7-5.

Englishman Lloyd Glasspool

Glasspool started the second set well, holding serve to lead 1-0, and Greg responded to level at 1-1. Greg then broke Glasspool to take the advantage, serving at 2-1. But before Greg could change sides to serve Glasspool came to the net and retired from the match. Greg was surprised but did note that Glasspool had his arm strapped, so assumed that Glasspool had determined he could not continue.
Greg said he had played well, especially on serve, but that the breezy conditions had may play difficult. Some luck for Greg, who was leading in the match.