Duckworth advances at Almaty Open, Vukic eliminated

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 23:02 · Archive

James Duckworth defeated Miomir Kecmanovic 6-4 6-3 at the ATP 250 Almaty Open in Kazakhstan.

James Duckworth defeated Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic 6-4 6-3 at the ATP 250 Almaty Open in Kazakhstan on Monday, advancing to the semi-finals to face second-seeded Italian Luciano Darderi. The 34-year-old Australian, ranked 73rd, snapped a winless streak that had lasted since the US Open first round in August.

Duckworth served well throughout, recording a 79 per cent first-serve percentage. He saved two break points at 2-2 in the first set before breaking for the set. He led 3-0 in the second set, though Kecmanovic broke back, but Duckworth broke again and closed out the match on his first match point. 'It was nice to get a win. It's never easy in your first match, just trying to adapt to the conditions,' Duckworth said. 'Miomir is a great player. I knew I had to play aggressively and not let him dictate as much as I could.'

Vukic, his fellow Australian, lost in a tight three-set match against world No.79 Adrian Mannarino, who won the tournament in 2023.

How it is being reported

• Dogged Duckworth leads Aussie charge at Almaty OpenIt was a mixed day for Australian tennis players at the Almaty Open, with James Duckworth winning, but Aleksandar Vukic losing a tight three-setter.Perth Now · 19 Oct, 22:51
• Dogged Duckworth leads Aussie charge at Almaty OpenIt was a mixed day for Australian tennis players at the Almaty Open, with James Duckworth winning, but Aleksandar Vukic losing a tight three-setter.The West Australian · 19 Oct, 22:50

In this story: James Duckworth · Miomir Kecmanovic · Aleksandar Vukic · Adrian Mannarino · Luciano Darderi · Almaty · Kazakhstan

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