Action got under way today at the Apis Canberra International at the Canberra Tennis Centre. A number of Australian’s progressed to the final round of qualifying, while local hopes James Frawley, [WC] Jarred Wynan and [WC] Dimitri Morogiannis, fell in the second round.
In a hard fought match, Germany’s Daniel Masur defeated Wynan, a local Canberra Tennis Centre coach and player, in straight sets after a 9 point tie break in the first game.
World No. 99 Yoshihito Nishioka (JPN) proved too strong for Frawley, taking the match in two brief sets, the match over in just 44 minuets. Nishioka will now face South Australian Nathan Eshmade in round 3 of qualifying on Sunday morning.
In the closing centre court match of the day, Morogiannis took on 27-year-old and fellow Aussie, Greg Jones (NSW). Jones, ranked 29 in Australia, knocked out 17-year-old Morogiannis in straight sets, taking the match 6-0, 6-4.
Several Australian’s progressed through to the final round of qualifying, including [4] Steven De Waard (QLD) knocking out [WC] Patrick Fitzgerald (AUS) in straight sets. De Waard will now face vs Scott Puodziunas (Qld) who defeated [7] Aaron Addison (AUS) 6-2, 6-1.
Qualifying will continue tomorrow from 9am with women’s ITF singles qualifying set to commence from 9am and men’s round 3 qualifying from 10am. Entry is free into the Canberra Tennis Centre from 8am.
Sunday’s order of play and draws can be found here.
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The Apis Canberra International will take place at Canberra Tennis Centre in Lyneham, ACT, from 29 October – 6 November. The event is made up of two professional tennis tournaments, both part of the Australian Pro Tour, a series providing opportunities for players to earn world ranking points and prize money. For more information visit tennis.com.au.
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