2008 US Open – Levine, Krajicek fall
It wasn’t to be today for two young NBTA trained Americans, Austin Krajicek and Jesse Levine. Krajicek, who won the 2008 USTA National Championship in Kalamazoo, was beaten by Agustin Calleri in straight sets. Krajicek was just over-powered and outgunned by the bigger Calleri in his first career US Open main draw. There were a lot of positives to take away from the match, and Krajicek has those to take with him.
Later in the day, newly-minted top 100 player, Jesse Levine took the court against Australian Chris Guccione. I knew Guccione could serve, but I didn’t know he could serve that like. It was simply astounding to watch. He had 32 aces and always seemed to come up with a big serve at the right time. Guccione won 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(6), 7-6(6). Jesse had a good chance to take a comanding two set to one lead, but couldn’t capitilize in the third-set tiebreaker. Levine needed to get more first serves in, because that was really the big difference in the match. When he got them in, he really controlled the points. When he didn’t he had to fight to win every game. Tough match for Jesse, but he is still making a lot of progress and the fans really enjoyed his spirit.
Tomorrow will be a busy day for us as Nicole Vaidisova, Kei Nishikori, and Sabine Lisicki all take the court. We will have live coverage so stay tuned.
Pictures from today can be seen here.
No relation to Michaëlla Krajíček, I presume?