USTA News
Evan King v Casey McMaster
2008-08-05 Evan King of Chicago, the second seed in boys 16s, got off to a slow start against unseeded Casey McMaster, the 32nd seed from Fort Collins, Colo., losing the first three games before rallying for a 6-4, 6-0 win Tuesday morning."He came off on his serves, just firing serves and that definitely played a part in it," King said.
King advances to Wednesday's round of 16.
Bangoura defeats Silverman
2008-08-05 Starting the tournament with two three-set wins, Junior Bangoura finally won in straight sets to advance to Wednesday\'s round of 16.Bangoura (4) defeated unseeded Cameron Silverman, Mount Kisco, N.Y., 6-4, 6-1, in a Tuesday morning match.
"I was a lot more relaxed today. It felt good," said Bangoura, who was playing his third match on Centre Court. "I love playing earlier. You get the match done and have the afternoon off."
Top Seed Fowler defeated by 20th Seed Newman
2008-08-05 The upset of the day sent the No. 1 seed in 16s to the back draw.Spencer Newman, the 20th seed from Miami, defeated top-seeded Harry Fowler of Houston 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.
After losing the first set, Newman went up 3-0 in the second and rolled into the 10-minute break with a split.
In the third set, Newman broke Fowler in the fifth game for a 3-2 lead, then broke him again to go up 5-2.
Newman was serving for the match and had triple match point, but Fowler fought back to 40-15. Newman popped a drop volley over the net for the upset.
“I just felt so good, so relieved,” Newman said after the win.
“After I lost the first set, I just kept playing,” said Newman, a first-year 16 player. “I20didn’t give up. I just kept fighting.”
Leading 3-0 in the second set, Newman said, “I’m thinking, it’s possible. You know, I can do this. this kid is beatable.
“I had chances in the first set. I didn’t take my opportunities. I was down 5-4 and I had a bunch of ads to make it 5-all. I knew it was possible. It gave me the extra edge. It’s a good win.”
Tuesday Tournament Update
2008-08-05 Although Spencer Newman, the 20th seed from Miami, pulled the upset of the day beating top-seeded Harry Fowler of Houston, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, in 16s, all the other top five seeds in both divisions advanced to today\'s Round of 16, all at Stowe Stadium.Other 16s winners were: Evan King (2) of Chicago over Casey MacMaster (32) of Fort Collins, Colo., 6-4, 6-0; Jack Sock (3) of Lincoln, Neb., over unseeded Campbell Johnson of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., 6-2, 6-4; Junior Bangoura (4) of Bradenton, Fla., over unseeded Cameron Silverman of Mount Kisco, N.Y., 6-4, 6-1; and Bob van Overbeek (5) of Boca Raton, Fla., over Brian Fang (28) of Hacienda Heights, Calif., 6-0, 6-1.
In 18s, top-seeded Ryan Harrison of New Braunfels, Texas, was tested on the same stadium court that claimed Fowler, slipping past Kevin King (17) of Peachtree City, Ga., 6 -4, 7-6 (6).
Other 18s winners were: Chase Buchanan (2) of New Albany, Ohio, over Frank Carleton (32) of Naples, Fla., 6-0, 6-0; Adam El Mihdawy (3) of Long Island City, N.Y., over John Huang (29) of Irvine, Calif., 6-0, 6-2; Alexander Domijan (4) of Wesley Chapel, Fla., over unseeded Jason Lin, Irvine, Calif., 6-0, 6-3; and Austin Krajicek (5), Bryan, Texas, over unseeded Mousheg Hovhannisyan of Los Angeles, Calif.
Tournament Update
2008-08-04 In spite of a three and one-half hour rain day Monday morning, all scheduled matches were completed by the end of the day with all five top seeds in both divisions advancing.In 16s, four of the matches were straight-set wins, including the No. 1 seed, Harry Fowler of Houston, Texas, over Andrew Goodwin of Alpharetta, Ga., 6-2, 6-0.
No. 2 Evan King of Chicago beat Puerto Rico’s Gabriel Flores, 6-3, 6-0; No. 3 Jack Sock of Lincoln, Neb., beat Cameron Ghorbani of Lexington, Mass., 6-2, 6-2; No. 4 Sekou Coker Bangoura of Bradenton, Fla., pulled out a three-set win over Jimmy Roebker of Fort Mitchell, Ky., 6-1, 5-7, 6-1; and No. 5 Bob van Overbeek of Boca Raton, Fla., beat Michael Rinaldi, Palm City, Fla., 6-1, 6-2.
In 18s, No. 5 Austin Krajicek of Bryan, Texas, also needed three sets to advance, beating John Lamble of Saratoga, Calif., 4-6, 6-1, 6-4.
The top seed, Ryan Harrison of New Braunfels, Texas, beat Blake Barzarnik of Kildeer, Ill., 6-1, 6-2; No. 2 Chase Buchanan, New Albany, Ohio, defeated Alex Rovello of Portland, Ore., 6-3, 6-0; No. 3 Adam El Mihdawy of Long Island City, N.Y., bested Joe Young of Redlands, Calif., 6-4, 6-0; and No. 4 Alexander Domijan of Wesley Chapel, Fla., beat Bryan Weinetz of Laredo, Texas, 7-5, 6-3.
Ryan Harrison said he knows that, being the top seed, he has a target on his back.
“Everyone’s out to get you,” he said. “You’ve just got to play every match with the same intensity and fire you would if you were the underdog.
“It adds a little extra pressure, but at the end of the day, it’s just you playing against your opponent and whoever plays better that day, wins.”
Chase Buchanan has lost only four games in two matches, but he looks at the ease with which he has advanced philosophically.
“They could be challenges if I let them,” he said. “I’m not going to let somebody challenge me that shouldn’t.
“If somebody’s up to the challenge to do it, then I’m there.”
Tournament News
2008-08-03 The seeded players in boys 16s play today, but the top eight in boys 18s all advanced in straight sets on Saturday.Top-seeded Ryan Harrison, New Braunfels, Texas, defeated Frederick Walsh, Bellevue, Wash, 6-2, 6-0 and Chase Buchanan (2), New Albany, Ohio, defeated Kayvon Karimi, Plano, Texas, 6-0, 6-1.
Third-seeded Adam El Mihdawy (3), Long Island, N.Y., beat Jensen Turner, Woodland Hills, Calif., 6-2, 6-3; Alexander Domijan (4), Wesley Chapel, Fla., defeated Spencer Talmadge, Hillsborough, Calif., 6-2, 6-1, and Austin Krajicek (5), Bryan, Texas, beat Neil Clausen, Longboat Key, Fla., 6-2, 6-1.
“Today was maybe not my best match,” Krajicek said. “I’m trying to get my feet into the tournament and get used to the courts.
“You need a round or two to do that. I’m glad I got a win (Saturday).”
Ty Trombetta (6), Hallandale, Fla., bested John McLemore, Montgomery, Ala., 6-4, 6-2; Bradley Klahn (7), Poway, Calif., beat Adam Bernstein, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 6-3, 6-3; and Ryan Thacher, Studio City, Calif., powered past Christian Schultz, Sudbury, Mass., 6-0, 6-1.
The Michigan players did not fare as well.
All three 18s Michigan players lost in the first round: C.J. Griffin, Portland, lost to Jonathan Pine, Vienna, Va., 6-4, 6-3; Andrew Jung, Battle Creek, lost to Milo Hauk, Bronx, N.Y,. 6-4, 2-6, 6-4; and Christian Roehmer, Mount Pleasant, lost to David Hoffman, Atherton, Calif., 6-0, 6-0.
In 16s, Nikola Kocovic, Mount Laurel, N.J., defeated Aaron Pfister, Grand Blanc, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4.
Three Michigan players advanced to today’s second-round 16s: Greg Andrews (25), Richland; Ryan Richmond, Portage; and Paul Rossi, Novi.
Sock v Efferding
2008-08-03 Third-seeded Jack Sock, Lincoln, Neb., escaped a close call on Court 1 Sunday, beating unseeded Jeremy Efferding, Lake Worth, Fla., 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-5, in a boys 16 singles match.After losing the first set, Efferding broke Sock to go up 5-4 in the second and served for the set.
During the 10-minute break that 16s players get between the second and third sets, Sock said he talked to his coach, who watched the first two sets and “gave me some great advice,” said Sock.
He also drank fluids, rested, and sat in the shade before returning to the court for the third set. Leading 3-2, Sock broke Efferding to go up 4-2.
Sock was serving for the match at 5-4, but was broken . Each player held serve and, leading 6-5, Sock broke Efferding, winning on his second ma tch point in the three-hour match.
“I played doubles yesterday, kinda helped to get used to the courts and get my game going. Today was kinda sketch, but I got through it. We both played pretty well. It was a long match.”
Official Doubles Registration
2008-07-28Please Note: Whether you have signed up for Doubles online or not, Official Doubles Registration occurs on site at Markin Tennis Center. Boys 18 Doubles Registration closes on Thursday, July 31 at 5:00 pm EDT. Boys 16 Doubles Registration closes on Friday, August 1 at 4:30 pm EDT.
Pre-Tournament Tune-Up/Workouts
2008-07-22The
Kalamazoo Nationals will be offering pre-event workouts for all
participating players Wednesday, July 30. These groups will be held at
historic Stowe Stadium on the campus of Kalamazoo College (the main
site of the tournament). Practices will consist of live ball drills and
rotating match play. Cost is $30.00 per session. Players will be
rotated throughout the workout. Our staff is an outstanding mix of
teaching professionals, former tour players and top collegiate talent.
Session availability as follows: Wednesday, July 30 from 11:30am-1:00pm
Please contact Tom Walker, YMCA Director of Tennis for further information. Phone 269.598.8767 or e-mail: twalker136@gmail.com
USTA Hotel Rate
2008-07-15 The special USTA Rate is expired and no longer available at any of the hotels listed on the website. Some hotels may have rooms available at their regular rate - please contact them directly.