Post Tagged with: "hard court tennis"
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Top Seed Shocked by Michael Russell in LA
The Farmers Classic lost its top seed through the night as France’s Benoit Paire succumbed to American Michael Russell in straight sets, Detroit-born Russell defeating the world no. 47, 7-5 6-4. Another seed awaits Russell in tonight’s quarter final, this time in the form of Australian Marinko Matosevic. Matosevic – [...] -
Bjorn Phau Stunned by Qualifier in LA Farmers Classic
Seeded seventh, Bjorn Phau’s first round match-up against qualifier Ricardas Berankis should have been a foregone conclusion. Evidently the Vilnius-born player had other ideas, taking the first set to a tie-break and subsequently winning it. Berankis looks to have put the chronic groin injury that has dogged his season behind [...] -
Top Seed Benoit Paire to Meet Micheal Russell in LA Second Round
France’s Benoit Paire’s top seeding allowed him safe passage into round 2 of the Farmers Classic in LA, avoiding any potential first round stumbling blocks. His second round opponent will be Michael Russell who defeated fellow American Jesse Levine in straight sets on LA’s hard court. Russell looked comfortable throughout [...]





