Opelka makes (a bit of) history on its comeback!

Le 19/07/2024 à 11h57 par Elio Valotto

What a comeback!

After not having played a single round on the main circuit for two years, Reilly Opelka is making a crazy return to competition.

Registered with Newport, the American has become the lowest-ranked player in history to reach the semi-finals of an ATP tournament.

Ranked 1188th this week, he dislodges Juan Martin Del Potro, who reached the semi-finals at Delray Beach (2016) when he was ranked 1042nd.

The American giant's impressive string of victories includes wins over Lestienne (6-1, 2-6, 7-6), Mannarino (6-4, 3-6, 6-4) and McDonald (4-6, 6-3, 6-4).

For a place in the final, he faces Alex Michelsen, ranked 61st in the world, this Saturday.

Lestienne, Constant

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Opelka, Reilly [WC]

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Mannarino, Adrian [1]

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Opelka, Reilly [WC]

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Opelka, Reilly [WC]

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McDonald, Mackenzie

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Opelka, Reilly [WC]

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Michelsen, Alex [3]

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Reilly Opelka

64e, 895 points

Juan Martin Del Potro

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