Aanik Lohani secured a spot in the men’s singles Round of 16 at the Veolia North Carolina Open with a commanding 11-8, 11-3 victory over No. 9 seed JW Johnson on Wednesday at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, NC.
Dominant Performance
Lohani delivered a strong performance, controlling the match from the outset. He edged Johnson in a tight first game before dominating the second to close out the win in straight games. His consistency and shot selection proved too much for Johnson, a higher-seeded opponent who struggled to find rhythm.
Next Opponent
With the victory, Lohani moves on to face No. 38 seed Spencer Smith in the next round. Smith advanced after Quang Duong withdrew from the tournament earlier in the day. Lohani will look to maintain his momentum and continue his strong run in the tournament.
Looking Ahead
The win marks an important step for Lohani in the tournament, as he eyes a deeper run in the singles draw. With Smith next on his path, the upcoming match will be a test of his ability to build on this performance and compete against higher-ranked players.
News in Brief: Aanik Lohani Stuns No. 9 Seed JW Johnson
Aanik Lohani defeated No. 9 seed JW Johnson 11-8, 11-3 at the Veolia North Carolina Open, advancing to the Round of 16. He will face Spencer Smith, who progressed after Quang Duong withdrew. Lohani looks to continue his strong run in the tournament at Cary Tennis Park.
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