India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh pulled off a massive upset in the first round of qualifying at the ATP 75 Cary Tennis Classic, defeating former World No. 135 Mitchell Krueger in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4.
The victory marks a major redemption for Suresh (ATP 477), who had lost his only previous head-to-head encounter against the American veteran last year.
Dominant Serving Inside the Numbers
Suresh put on a serving masterclass to dismantle Krueger (ATP 350). Backed by 10 aces, the Indian standout won an incredible 33 out of 38 points on his first serve. He remained unbreakable throughout the match, saving the solitary break point he faced to seal the victory in dominant fashion.
[QR1] Dhakshineswar Suresh (IND) def. Mitchell Krueger (USA) 6-1, 6-4
Up Next: All-Asian/American Clash in Final Qualifying Round
Suresh moves within one win of the main draw. He will take on USA’s 2021 Junior Wimbledon Champion Samir Banerjee (ATP 416) of the United States in the final qualifying round.
- Match Time: Tonight, 29 June at 7:30 PM IST
- Live Stream: Available for free on the official ATP Challenger website