Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez secured a hard-fought victory against No. 15 seed Rafa Hewett at the Veolia North Carolina Open. Playing at Cary Tennis Park, Medina Alvarez triumphed in three games, winning 11-5, 1-11, 11-9 to advance to the men’s singles Round of 32.
The No. 49 seed, who came through Tuesday’s qualifying draw, has proven his ability on the singles court. His past success at this event includes a quarterfinal run in 2024, during which he secured wins over notable players such as Tyler Loong, Jack Sock, and Jaume Martinez Vich.
A Look at the Match
Medina Alvarez started strong, taking the first game 11-5. However, Hewett responded with a dominant 11-1 win in the second, forcing a decisive third game. The final game was tightly contested, but Medina Alvarez held his ground, edging Hewett 11-9 to claim the victory.
Building on Past Success
The 49th-ranked player will now face No. 19 seed Donald Young in the next round. Medina Alvarez is aiming to replicate his 2024 performance at this event, where he made a deep tournament run. With momentum on his side, he hopes to continue his strong play in the upcoming match.
News in Brief: Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez
Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez defeated No. 15 seed Rafa Hewett 11-5, 1-11, 11-9 to advance to the Round of 32 at the Veolia North Carolina Open. The match took place at Cary Tennis Park. He now faces No. 19 seed Donald Young as he looks to build on his previous quarterfinal run.
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