The Round of 16 match of Winston-Salem Open 2023 between Max Purcell and Tallon Griekspoor will take place on August 24.
Benefiting from Emil Ruusuvuori’s last-minute withdrawal, Max Purcell seized the opportunity at ATP Winston Salem. He smoothly vanquished lucky loser Andrey Kuznetsov in round two. This tournament remains his standout, having reached the second round multiple times. In 2021, he debuted, reaching round 16 but falling to Mikael Ymer. At 25, he’s peaking, breaking into the top 50 and triumphing over formidable opponents like Felix Auger Aliassime, Casper Ruud, and Stan Wawrinka. Noteworthy, he claimed sets against Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz, reflecting his competitiveness against established players.
Tallon Griekspoor narrowly took the intense first set with a tiebreaker against the more skilled Jack Draper, prompting the young Brit’s retirement. Griekspoor now targets consecutive wins at this venue, an unaccomplished feat. In his 2022 debut, he had mixed results, with losses to Christopher O’Connell and Botic Van De Zandschulp. Except for some setbacks due to an ankle injury during the clay swing, he maintained an impressive performance level this year. His strong play on hard courts persisted in the North American swing, finishing runner-up against Dan Evans and facing tough matches with Alexander Zverev and Frances Tiafoe. He claimed his inaugural ATP title and reached Rotterdam semifinals, staying competitive against top opponents like Rublev, Sinner, and Alcaraz, save for losses to top-30 players.
| Max Purcell vs Tallon Griekspoor | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 24, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Winston-Salem Open |
| Stage | Round of 16 |
| Time (India) | 01: 30 am |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Andrey Kuznetsov | 6-4, 6-1 (W) |
| Marco Cecchinato | 6-4, 6-1 (W) |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 6-4, 3-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Stan Wawrinka | 6-4, 6-2 (W) |
| Casper Ruud | 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Jack Draper | 7-6, 0-0 (retired) (W) |
| Frances Tiafoe | 4-6, 7-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Alexander Zverev | 4-6, 6-7 (L) |
| Daniel Evans | 5-7, 3-6 (L) |
| Taylor Fritz | 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 (W) |
Head-to-head record: 0-0. Australians are often recognized for their strong physique, and Max Purcell showcased his endurance with a notable winning streak in Challengers this year. However, Tallon Griekspoor, possessing better experience at this level and being in good shape, appears as the deserving favorite.
The Round of 16 match of Winston-Salem Open 2023 between Max Purcell and Tallon Griekspoor will take place on August 24.
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