In the first round of the “Challenger” tournament held in Lexington, Kentucky, Ed Butvilas defeated the fourth seed Tristan Boyer (ATP-168) with a score of 6:3, 3:6, 6:3 after a fluctuating battle.
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In the third set, the 22-year-old from Klaipėda controlled the situation leading 5:1, but as he approached the finish line, the tension took its toll and the score quickly became 5:3. However, on the second attempt, Ed closed the match with his own serves and advanced to the round of 16.
Before this match, E. Butvilas had lost seven matches in a row, and this unpleasant streak began exactly two months ago in the United States.
The victory against one of the tournament favorites guaranteed the Lithuanian tennis talent $1,740 and 6 ATP ranking points.
In the round of 16, E. Butvilas will face another American, Ozan Baris (ATP-486).
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The total prize fund of the tournament in Lexington is $107,000.
