Harrison wins in Heineken Open debut
Young American takes out 2009 runner-up Querrey
January 10, 2012
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Ryan Harrison of the US had a successful debut in his first trip to the Heineken Open. The 19-year old took on fellow American Sam Querrey in a first round clash of wild cards and won 6-4 6-3.
“I played well from start to finish.
It was a great match for me,” Harrison said. “Getting the first win of
the season is always exciting especially coming off a hard offseason.
I'm just really thrilled to be in the second round.”
The American will next face #8 seed Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany who won a tight battle with qualifier Stephane Bohli of Switzerland 6-4 4-6 6-4.
Seventh-seed Kevin Anderson was not as lucky as he went to down to Adrian Mannarino of France 6-3 6-3. The Frenchman will play Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, who beat qualifier Igor Kunitsyn of Russia.
In other first round action, Olivier Rochus, Lukas Rosol and Potito Starace were all winners, while 2008 runner up and former #1 Juan Carlos Ferrero lost to Benoit Paire of France.
