Rio Newcombe Shocks Top Seed: Rio Newcombe delivered a major upset at the Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open, defeating No. 8 seed Roscoe Bellamy in a gripping three-game match at Little Valley Sports Complex in St. George, Utah. Newcombe battled through a tough contest, securing an 11-8, 8-11, 12-10 victory to move into the Round of 16.
Next Challenge: Gabe Joseph
With this win, Newcombe sets up a showdown against No. 9 seed Gabe Joseph, who also needed three games to defeat Adam Harvey earlier in the day. The two will now compete for a spot in the quarterfinals, adding to the excitement of the tournament.
Tournament Heats Up
Newcombe’s victory shakes up the singles bracket, proving that lower-seeded players can challenge top contenders. As the competition intensifies, every match becomes crucial on the road to the finals.
News in Brief: Rio Newcombe Shocks Top Seed
Rio Newcombe upset No. 8 seed Roscoe Bellamy 11-8, 8-11, 12-10 at the Red Rock Open in St. George, Utah, advancing to the Round of 16. He will next face No. 9 seed Gabe Joseph, who also won in three games, with a quarterfinal spot on the line.
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