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(August 15, 2011) In the Midwest, some Europeans are walloping on, well, other Europeans.
A few Americans are making the headlines, but Cincinnati, Ohio is the temporary home of tens of world-class Europeans making their way on the road to the US Open.
Viktor Troicki played earlier today as well, taking on Fabio Fognini. The two had played twice before, but Troicki, ranked 15 to Fognini’s 34, was expected to win.
However, the will of Italy brought out a straight-set win, 6-4, 6-1, that rang all the way to the Spanish Steps of Rome. He goes on to play against James Blake.
Juan Carlos Ferrero was nearly able to take out his fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez, but lost 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Ferrero struck quickly, taking the first set, but much like the parable that we all know and therefore needs no further reference, his pace slowed and Lopez prevailed. Lopez goes on to play against either Andy Roddick or Philipp Kohlschreiber, depending on this evening’s results.
The one-time-ranked No. 15, American Robby Ginepri took on Alex Bogomolov Jr, but lost in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. Ginepri seemed to maintain composure the bulk of the match with Bogomolov just able to keep his edge and win the match.
Bogomolov will play against either Jo-Wilfried Tsonga or Marin Cilic in the next round.