Adam Walton has gained his first match in the principle draw of an ATP occasion, reaching the second spherical of the grass-court match in Mallorca.
Mallorca, Spain, 26 June 2024 | Matt Trollope
Mallorca, Spain
Adam Walton has come alive on grass this week in Mallorca, beating former world No.45 Yannick Hanfmann in straight units to progress to the final 16 in Mallorca.
The Queenslander avenged his loss to Hanfmann simply final week in Halle qualifying, profitable 7-5 6-2 to arrange a second-round conflict with fellow qualifier Paul Jubb of Nice Britain.
Ought to Walton win that, and countryman Rinky Hijikata beat Ben Shelton, they might meet in an all-Australian quarterfinal on the 250-level grass-court match.
But no matter what transpires from right here, this has already been a breakthrough week in some ways for Walton.
His win over Hanfmann marks his first victory in an ATP main-draw match, and after going 0-3 on grass this season, he certified for the principle attract Mallorca and has now gained three straight matches to seem within the final 16.
At the moment ranked 107th, he has risen to No.101 within the ATP stay rankings, having peaked at world No.95 in Might.
He’s set to contest Wimbledon subsequent week, the primary time he has immediately entered a Grand Slam fundamental draw on the energy of his personal rating.
Aussies in motion – Mallorca
RESULTS
Males’s singles, first spherical
[Q] Adam Walton (AUS) d Yannick Hanfmann (GER) 7-5 6-2
COMING UP
Males’s singles, second spherical
Rinky Hijikata (AUS) v [1] Ben Shelton (USA)
[Q] Adam Walton (AUS) v [Q] Paul Jubb (GBR)
Eastbourne, UK
Australians loved a robust begin within the doubles match at Eastbourne, with Matt Ebden, John Friends and Max Purcell all progressing to the quarterfinals.
No.3 seeds Ebden and Friends, enjoying collectively for the primary time since 2022, noticed off Nicolas Mahut and Skander Mansouri 6-1 6-4.
They’ll face American pairing Austin Krajicek and Mackenzie McDonald for a spot within the semifinals.
Purcell, partnering Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori, acquired previous Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury when the highest seeds retired early within the second set.
Purcell and Ruusuvuori will subsequent play Harri Heliovaara – one other Finn – and Brit Henry Patten and will meet Ebden and Friends within the semis if each groups progress.
Purcell additionally stays alive within the singles, together with countryman Aleksandar Vukic; they’re scheduled to play their second-round matches on Wednesday (native time).
Aussies in motion – Eastbourne
RESULTS
Males’s doubles, first spherical
[3] Matt Ebden (AUS)/John Friends (AUS) d Nicolas Mahut (FRA)/Skander Mansouri (TUN) 6-1 6-4
Max Purcell (AUS)/Emil Ruusuvuori (FIN) d [1] Rajeev Ram (USA)/Joe Salisbury (GBR) 6-7(3) 2-2 ret.
Males’s singles, first spherical
Thiago Seyboth Wild (BRA) d [Q] James McCabe (AUS) 6-4 6-4
COMING UP
Males’s singles, second spherical
[LL] Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) v [3] Alexander Bublik (KAZ)
[Q] Max Purcell (AUS) v Lorenzo Sonego (ITA)
Males’s doubles, quarterfinals
[3] Matt Ebden (AUS)/John Friends (AUS) v Austin Krajicek (USA)/Mackenzie McDonald (USA)
Max Purcell (AUS)/Emil Ruusuvuori (FIN) v Harri Heliovaara (FIN)/Henry Patten (GBR)
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