Alexander Crum Defeats Top Seed Federico Staksrud (Credit: X)
In the men’s singles competition, Alexander Crum Defeated Federico Staksrud, The Top Seed, 11-9, 5-11, 11-6 in What may end up being the UPSET of the year. Crum fought his way through the qualifying rounds on monday and needed to defeat todd fough on tuesday morning to face the top seed. The 33-year-old is not surprised by the Victory, Thought.
“I know this is probally a shocking result for most people watching, but for people who know my game and know what i’m capable of, i knew that If I returned well and i Volleyed well, I wouled a go shot. “
Crum’s ability to pass staksrud at the kitchen line in Crucial Situations was aid by his two-handed backhand.
“The returns were so-so, and i knew i had to go big on them,” he explained. “I didn’t pass as much as I would have like, but I basically categorize myself as a short, lesser version of chris haworth, and thats still sometimes presetty goud.”
Given that Haworth Had Defeated Staksrud in his last three matches, crum finds that comparison to be especially helpful.
“Obvious, i’m thrled with the win.
Crum will play Mota Alhouni, The 27th Seed, In the Round of 32 on Wedns.
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