Rafael Lenhard and Ty Parrish delivered surprise victories at the Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open on Wednesday morning, securing spots in the Round of 16. Lenhard defeated No. 10 seed Pablo Tellez 11-8, 5-11, 11-6, while Parrish upset No. 11 seed Yates Johnson 11-5, 11-5.
Strong Performances Lead to Breakthrough Wins
Both players entered the tournament as qualifiers but proved they belonged among the top contenders. Lenhard battled through a three-game match against Tellez, showing resilience after dropping the second game. Parrish, on the other hand, controlled his match from start to finish, winning in straight games against Johnson.
Next Opponents Set for Round of 16
Lenhard now awaits the winner of Jack Sock vs. Spartak Rahachou, while Parrish will take on No. 6 seed Christian Alshon. Both matchups promise to be challenging, but Lenhard and Parrish have already shown they can compete against higher-seeded opponents.
News in Brief: Rafael Lenhard and Ty Parrish
Rafael Lenhard and Ty Parrish scored upset wins at the Red Rock Open, advancing to the Round of 16. Lenhard defeated No. 10 seed Pablo Tellez, while Parrish took down No. 11 seed Yates Johnson. Lenhard now faces either Jack Sock or Spartak Rahachou, while Parrish will meet Christian Alshon.
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