McDonald upsets top-seeded Fritz to reach quarterfinals at Eastbourne International
Unites States' Mackenzie McDonald reacts during his match against Unites States' Taylor Fritz in the men's singles round of 16 match on day five of the Rothesay International Eastbourne at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, Britain, Wednesday June 28, 2023. Credit: AP/John Walton
EASTBOURNE, England — Mackenzie McDonald advanced to the quarterfinals at the Eastbourne International by upsetting top-seeded Taylor Fritz 7-6 (3), 7-6 (8) Wednesday.
McDonald rebounded from a service break down in each at the Wimbledon warm-up tournament.
“It’s a big win for me,” McDonald said. “Taylor’s a close friend, and it’s always tough playing your friends. It was a battle out there.”
Gregoire Barrere also scored an upset by eliminating fifth-seeded Nicolas Jarry 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
Also, Michael Ymer beat Liam Broady 6-2, 6-4 and eighth-seeded Miomir Kecmanovi defeated qualifier Aleksandar Vukic 7-4 (4), 6-4.
In the women’s draw, Coco Gauff moved into the quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Jodie Burrage.
The fifth-seeded Gauff won 10 straight games at one point.
Unites States' Mackenzie McDonald celebrates victory against Unites States' Taylor Fritz in the men's singles round of 16 match on day five of the Rothesay International Eastbourne at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, Wednesday June 28, 2023. Credit: AP/John Walton
She will next face third-seeded American Jessica Pegula, who beat Camila Osorio 6-2, 1-6, 6-3.
Also, ninth-seeded Daria Kasatkina beat Karolina Pliskova 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 and Madison Keys defeated Xiyu Wang 6-2, 7-6 (3).
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