Guy den Ouden Falls Short in US Open Qualifying
Read about Guy den Ouden's tough match against Colombian player Daniel Elahi Galan in the US Open qualifiers. Learn more about the outcome and highlights.
Guy den Ouden's US Open qualifying campaign came to an end after a tough match against Colombian player Daniel Elahi Galan. Den Ouden, ranked 173rd, lost the first set 6-1, with Galan dominating the service points, winning 13 out of 16. Galan effectively utilized all three break points in the set, showcasing his strong performance.
Den Ouden's elimination means Jesper de Jong is now the sole Dutch qualifier active in the US Open. The match between Den Ouden and Galan was part of the qualifying tournament, which determines the final participants in the main drawm
Guy Den Ouden put up a good fight in the second set against Daniel Elahi Galan, but it wasn't without its challenges. He faced an early break in his first service game, which put him at a disadvantage. However, Den Ouden persisted and managed to turn the tide in his favor. After Galan fended off three break points in the third game, Den Ouden seized the opportunity to break back, converting his fourth break point of the set.
Den Ouden's statistics showed some promising moments, including 2 aces and 1 break point won out of 4 opportunities. Despite his efforts, Galan's strong play secured him the win.
The Dutchman fought till the end, but it wasn't enough as Elahi Galan broke Den Ouden in the twelfth and final game of the second set, thus clinching a 7-5 set win.
Den Ouden was the only other Dutchman to appear in the US Open besides Jesper de Jong, who beat Vilius Gaubas in straight sets in the first round.
Eva Vedder, Anouk Koeverman, and Arianne Hartono are set to play their qualifiers at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday evening. Arantxa Rus already progressed to the second round after beating Carlota Martinez Cirez on Monday.
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