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Aussie Duckworth Wins Thriller in Kazakhstan
20 Oct
Summary
- James Duckworth secured a straight-sets win at the Almaty Open.
- Aleksandar Vukic fought hard but lost a three-set match.
- Adrian Mannarino defeated Vukic after saving match points.
James Duckworth kept the Australian flag flying at the Almaty Open, securing a straight-sets victory against Miomir Kecmanovic in Kazakhstan. The 34-year-old's win advances him to face second-seeded Italian Luciano Darderi in the next round of the ATP 250 indoor event.
Compatriot Aleksandar Vukic demonstrated considerable fight before being defeated in a tight three-setter by world No.79 Adrian Mannarino. Mannarino, the 2023 tournament champion, ultimately prevailed in a hard-fought match that lasted two and a half hours. Mannarino will now face fourth-seeded Andrey Rublev.
Another Australian, Rinky Hijikata, is set to begin his campaign against Frenchman Terence Atmane.
