Rinderknech Advances at US Open
Aug 30, 2021 | Men's Tennis
NEW YORK - Former Texas A&M All-American Arthur Rinderknech claimed a five-set win in the first round of the US Open against Miomir Kecmanovic, Monday evening at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
After dropping the first two sets in the opening round match, Rinderknech rebounded with wins of 7-5, 6-3 and 6-4 in the final three sets to earn his first ever victory at the US Open.
With the win, the Frenchman advances to face Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on Wednesday, match times for the day have not been determined.
.@arthurrinder comes up clutch, winning in 5 sets at the @usopen 1st round!#GigEm #AgsOnTour pic.twitter.com/KJGWtSLnK8
— Texas A&M Men's Tennis (@AggieMTEN) August 31, 2021
1st main draw win at a major ?
— Parsa (@Parsa_Nemati) August 31, 2021
1st five-set victory ?
Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech (@arthurrinder) mounts a comeback and beats Miomir Kecmanovic 6-7(10) 3-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 in 4 hours and 19 minutes ????
The former @AggieMTEN standout faces 18-year-old Carlos Alcarez next. #USOpen
ARTHURRRR@arthurrinder claims his first win at a slam in dramatic fashion, rallying from two sets down at the #USOpen.
— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) August 31, 2021
Get to know our three-time #ATPChallenger champion and former Texas A&M standout ??
Steve Denton photobombing! https://t.co/DWsLnJoz9Y
— The Payers & Players Podcast (@PayersPlayers) August 31, 2021
From down 2 sets, Arthur Rinderknech (@AggieMTEN) defeats Miomir Kecmanovic 6-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 under the watchful eyes of Steve Denton & Ryan Reynolds. pic.twitter.com/6qTk5OeI7i
— The Payers & Players Podcast (@PayersPlayers) August 31, 2021
Good to see @AggieMTEN coach Steve Denton courtside for the Rinderknech-Kecmanovic match. He told me at Kalamazoo that he hadn't heard if the Final 8 Club tickets would be issued this year, but thought he'd manage if not, with all the Aggies in the tournament
— Colette Lewis (@zootennis) August 30, 2021
