James Ignatowich Upsets Zane Ford: James Ignatowich made a big comeback on Tuesday in his Round of 32 men’s singles match at the Select Medical Orange County Cup. After losing the first game 0-11 to Zane Ford, the No. 46 seed bounced back to win the next two games 11-1 and 11-4. This surprising result knocked out No. 10 seed Zane Ford and sent James Ignatowich to the Round of 16.
A Rough Start Turns Around
James Ignatowich didn’t get a single point in the first game and didn’t even get to serve. But he didn’t give up. Instead, he changed his strategy, focusing on hitting shots to Zane Ford’s backhand. This helped him take control of the match and win the next two games easily.
The final score—0-11, 11-1, 11-4—showed how quickly the match turned around.
A Celebratory Shout and a Tough Loss
After scoring the winning point, James Ignatowich shouted, “Come on, Jimmy!” to celebrate. His energy and confidence stood out, especially after how the match began.
However, it was Zane Ford’s reaction after the loss that drew even more attention. His frustration after the match became a big talking point for fans and viewers.
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What’s Next for Both Players
Zane Ford will now try to recover before playing men’s doubles later in the day with his partner Zane Navratil. Meanwhile, James Ignatowich is looking ahead to two more events: mixed doubles with Tyra Black and men’s doubles with Collin Johns.
Both players still have chances to make strong runs in other brackets.
News in Brief: James Ignatowich Upsets Zane Ford
James Ignatowich upset No. 10 seed Zane Ford in the Round of 32 after losing the first game 0-11. He won the next two 11-1, 11-4. Ford’s post-match reaction made headlines, while Ignatowich moves on to compete in mixed doubles and men’s doubles later in the tournament.