Nam progresses to second round of Segovia ATP Challenger

August 01, 2018 - 17:17

Việt Nam’s No 1 tennis player Lý Hoàng Nam qualified for the second round of the Segovia ATP Challenger in Spain on Tuesday.

Lý Hoàng Nam qualified for the second round of the Segovia ATP Challenger. — Photo courtesy of ATP
Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s No 1 tennis player Lý Hoàng Nam qualified for the second round of the Segovia ATP Challenger in Spain on Tuesday.

Nam, ranked 565 in the ATP, beat Sadio Doumbia of France, ranked 442, in the fourth qualifying round 6-2, 6-1.

This is the second time the Tây Ninh-born player has entered the second round of the men’s singles at the ATP Challenger tournament system.

The victory earned him eight points to the ATP ranking, as well as US$1,705. Previously, he gained five points after passing the qualifying round.

Nam’s opponent in the second round, held today, is sixth seed Daniel Brands of German (ATP 230), who has won six championships in ATP Challenger. — VNS

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